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Pattison Ag steps up as diamond winter games sponsor

Pattison Ag steps up as diamond winter games sponsor

Fundraising efforts for the 2018 Saskatchewan Winter Games received a welcome boost recently with the announcement of a Diamond Sponsor. Pattison Agriculture Ltd.
Cree Northeast’s second language, but Tagalog seeing rapid growth

Cree Northeast’s second language, but Tagalog seeing rapid growth

If someone’s mother tongue isn’t English in the Northeast, it’s most likely to be Cree. Yet Tagalog, the Philippines’ national language, is growing at a rapid rate. According to 2016 Census data released Aug.
Crop Report for the July 25 to 31

Crop Report for the July 25 to 31

Released on August 3, 2017 Harvest is underway for some producers in the south, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s Weekly Crop Report.
Layoffs coming for liquor stores, including Humboldt

Layoffs coming for liquor stores, including Humboldt

Come September of this year, there will be 32 less jobs in Saskatchewan liquor stores at seven locations across the province, including at the Humboldt location.
Edam’s Wayne Wouters appointed to Order of Canada

Edam’s Wayne Wouters appointed to Order of Canada

Former privy council clerk Wayne Wouters has become an officer of the Order of Canada. Wouters was born at Lady Minto Hospital in Edam in 1951 and grew up on the family farm.
Big bat attracts cyclists

Big bat attracts cyclists

Because of the Battlefords’ location on Highway 16, we are fortunate to see a lot of people come through who are criss-crossing the country during the summer months.
Tisdale man charged with attempted murder given conditions for release

Tisdale man charged with attempted murder given conditions for release

A Tisdale man charged with attempted murder and other crimes was given conditions for release at his second court appearance. Kevin Yelland appeared at Nipawin Provincial Court Aug. 2 in front of Judge Les Matsalla .
A walk through the CMHA's new building

A walk through the CMHA's new building

The Canadian Mental Health Association North Battleford branch is a number of things. It is a refuge for its members and a place for people with mental health issues to feel welcome.
Wounded Warriors bus stops at Battleford

Wounded Warriors bus stops at Battleford

At the Wounded Warriors greeting last Thursday at Fort Battleford, North Battleford Mayor Ryan Bater paid homage to TV personality Bob McGrath, who was in attendance. “This event is brought to you by the letters ‘N-B,’” Bater said.
White hose stolen from water truck near Sylvania

White hose stolen from water truck near Sylvania

White plastic hosing was stolen off a Department of Highways water truck parked off the Sylvania access road. Tisdale RCMP are asking for the public’s help.
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