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Risk of wildfire in east central Saskatchewan extreme

Risk of wildfire in east central Saskatchewan extreme

EAST CENTRAL — The risk of wildfires in all east central RMs – with the exception of parts of the RM of Hudson Bay – is extreme, according to the provincial government.
Local man shares story of kidney donation

Local man shares story of kidney donation

A year ago, Dennis Mock’s life changed as he received the kidney for which he’d been waiting four years. “‘Fantastic,’ that’s the word I’ve been using for about a year,” Mock said.
Council notes: Revived committee, Titanic bacteria, sharp uptick in sharps

Council notes: Revived committee, Titanic bacteria, sharp uptick in sharps

Here are some items from Monday night’s council meeting. The city and town are planning to revive the Battlefords River Valley Committee.
Why public trust matters for agricultural sector?

Why public trust matters for agricultural sector?

One of Saskatchewan’s most influential women Cheryl Jolly-Nagel gave an inspiring speech during the Women of Today Awards ceremony on April 17.
Oil show award winners named

Oil show award winners named

Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Show take place June 5-6
NB crime stats for first quarter: mixed results but some good news

NB crime stats for first quarter: mixed results but some good news

It’s a mixed bag when it came to the statistics from the Battlefords RCMP detachment for the first quarter of 2019. Sgt.
Compensation plan settled for Aquatic Centre users

Compensation plan settled for Aquatic Centre users

North Battleford city council has agreed to a plan to compensate users of the Aquatic Centre impacted by the partial shutdown of the facility. CUPlex general manager Jodi Hargreaves outlined details of the plan accepted by council Monday.
Tisdale Trojans defeat Thunder Bay Kings at their home rink

Tisdale Trojans defeat Thunder Bay Kings at their home rink

TISDALE — Playing on home ice wasn't enough for the Thunder Bay Kings as the Tisdale Trojans defeated them 4-2 in their second game of the national Telus Cup.
Fire contained and under control

Fire contained and under control

UPDATE: As of 4:30 p.m. on April 23, Battlefords RCMP ended traffic restrictions on Hwy 40 west of Battleford after fire officials advised they had the fire contained and under control.
Lagoon tops city’s funding wish list

Lagoon tops city’s funding wish list

HUMBOLDT — On top of an eight-project wish list for the city are a major improvement to the wastewater lagoon, and baseball and parking-focused improvements to Centennial Park.
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