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First budget as finance minister 2018 highlight for Harpauer

First budget as finance minister 2018 highlight for Harpauer

For local MLA Donna Harpauer, the highlight of 2018 was tabling her first budget as finance minister.
Stamps going up

Stamps going up

The price of a domestic stamp will rise to 90 cents from 85 cents on Jan. 14 in the first postage rate increase since 2014. According to CNW, using source information from Canada Post, postage rates rise on Jan.
Audit recommends Carlton Trail College recruit board members in timely manner

Audit recommends Carlton Trail College recruit board members in timely manner

A performance audit of the Carlton Trail College’s governance system is recommending the college recruit its board members in a more timely manner.
Skate park, road and sidewalk fixes highlights for 2018: Melfort mayor

Skate park, road and sidewalk fixes highlights for 2018: Melfort mayor

MELFORT— A new skate park, sidewalk improvements and upgrades to highway service roads were the highlights of 2018 for Melfort, said the city’s mayor.
Punnichy RCMP looking for 15-year-old missing since November

Punnichy RCMP looking for 15-year-old missing since November

UPDATE: Gregory Dubois has been found safe and sound in Regina. Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 15-year-old who’s been missing since the end of November.
Developing partnerships highlight for 2018: Nipawin mayor

Developing partnerships highlight for 2018: Nipawin mayor

NIPAWIN — Partnerships were a big focus this past year for Nipawin’s mayor, which she calls “the underpinning of everything that we’re doing”.
2018: The year in construction

2018: The year in construction

The year 2018 was tremendous for construction activities in the Battlefords. Both Battleford and North Battleford saw spikes in building permits issued.
Three lessons about nature from your old Christmas tree

Three lessons about nature from your old Christmas tree

By Dan Kraus Senior Conservation Biologist Nature Conservancy of Canada People living in the northern hemisphere have brought trees and boughs into their homes during the winter for thousands of years.
RCMP continue to look for leads in armed robbery

RCMP continue to look for leads in armed robbery

UPDATE: As of Friday, RCMP continue to look for leads on the two suspects who robbed a store in North Battleford early Thursday morning. BACKGROUND: On Thursday at 1:28 a.m.
City looking at storefront business licenses

City looking at storefront business licenses

HUMBOLDT — The city is looking at implementing a business license program that would see around 200 business pay an extra $100. A discussion about the program is to take place in February, with council approval or denial given afterward.
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