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Suspicious death at Thunderchild First Nation

Suspicious death at Thunderchild First Nation

Turtleford RCMP are reporting a suspicious death on Thunderchild First Nation RCMP are reporting they received a complaint Sept. 15 of an unresponsive male at a residence on the Thunderchild First Nation.
Infrastructure dollars given to upgrade water systems

Infrastructure dollars given to upgrade water systems

The federal and provincial governments will be paying two-thirds of the cost to upgrade Foam Lake, St. Brieux and RM of Hoodoo’s water and sewage systems.
Winter Games surplus could go to new arena, endowment fund

Winter Games surplus could go to new arena, endowment fund

The 2018 Saskatchewan Winter Games were a big financial winner for the Battlefords, and now decisions must be made on how to divide up the surplus.
First Nation poverty has historical context

First Nation poverty has historical context

Generational poverty among First Nation people is explained by historical context, trustee Richard Hiebert wrote in a presentation featured at the Sept. 14 Living Sky School Division board meeting.
Transport Canada closes a runway

Transport Canada closes a runway

Orders paint job on the other at Cameron McIntosh Airport
Junior Firefighter program aims to draw youth into firefighting

Junior Firefighter program aims to draw youth into firefighting

CARROT RIVER — Carrot River Fire Department has designed a junior firefighter program, to allow youth from Grades 10 to 12 become members. As junior members they are under 18, and that comes with restrictions.
Trip to China ‘well worth it’: mayor

Trip to China ‘well worth it’: mayor

The mayor of Humboldt believes his trip to China on behalf of the city will bear fruit. Rob Muench visited Hangzhou, a city of 9.5 million two hours southwest of Shanghai.
Metal on highway damages cars

Metal on highway damages cars

Maidstone RCMP are requesting public assistance in locating person(s) and the vehicle responsible for a three-vehicle collision in the westbound lanes of Highway 16 near Marshall on Sept. 16 Police report that just before 10 p.m.
Campaign encourages fostering of children

Campaign encourages fostering of children

The Saskatchewan Foster Families Association is launching a public awareness campaign in North Battleford and the surrounding area to encourage individuals and families to consider fostering vulnerable infants and young children.
Mayors uplifted by Amber Alert reaction

Mayors uplifted by Amber Alert reaction

Mayor Ryan Bater could not have been happier with the outcome of the Sunday evening’s Amber Alert, or the reaction of citizens to it.
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