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NDP leader calling for rumble strips at site of Humboldt Broncos crash

NDP leader calling for rumble strips at site of Humboldt Broncos crash

The leader of the Saskatchewan New Democrats is calling for rumble strips at the intersection where the Humboldt Broncos bus crash happened. “That’s what the local people are asking for.
Selling off of liquor permits concerns councillors

Selling off of liquor permits concerns councillors

There was a lot of consternation expressed at North Battleford council Monday over the prospect of liquor retailers being able to privately sell their liquor permits.
St. Mary School introduces new drum

St. Mary School introduces new drum

For the first time last Wednesday, St. Mary School students heard a new drum educators hope they will continue to hear as they grow. St.
Anniversary put to use as fundraiser

Anniversary put to use as fundraiser

This was the scene at Battlefords Pizza on Tuesday during the noon hour. The business celebrated their first anniversary with an event that offered free pizza between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
How the City of Humboldt plows its roads

How the City of Humboldt plows its roads

When the snow falls unto Humboldt’s streets, the city focuses on the highways, downtown core and emergency routes first. Those streets are the first priority in a plowing system that has four tiers.
Hafford youth places third at national competition

Hafford youth places third at national competition

By Cole Reid Crown Hill 4-H Club Reporter Hunter Reid from Hafford travelled to Toronto on Nov. 3 to compete at the 34th National Canadian Young Speakers for Agriculture competition at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.
Lions, ski club donate to Turtleford helicopter pad

Lions, ski club donate to Turtleford helicopter pad

Submitted by the Saskatchewan Health Authority Two local and area community groups have fulfilled their commitments toward development of a helicopter landing area next to the Riverside Health Complex in Turtleford.
Council notes: Nov. 26

Council notes: Nov. 26

Road returned, new insurance provider, coalition funding
High-risk arrest suspect gets six months

High-risk arrest suspect gets six months

The suspect who was arrested in a highly-publicized high-risk arrest in the Riverview neighbourhood last August was sentenced Tuesday in Provincial Court in North Battleford.
NESD project to examine small school sustainability

NESD project to examine small school sustainability

NORTHEAST — The North East School Division is running a project looking into small school sustainability in the area.
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