Local News

Residents throughout Prairie North Health Region have the opportunity once again to participate in a region-wide medication roundup. The campaign began Monday, Nov.

Operation Red Nose has begun another holiday season in the Battlefords. The annual campaign to get holiday revellers safely home as an alternative to drinking and driving was launched Wednesday afternoon at the Gold Eagle Casino.

Thursday, Nov. 24, residents of North Battleford and the surrounding area will be able to meet individually with staff from Ombudsman Saskatchewan.

Excitement continues to mount about the upcoming Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling event at the North Battleford Civic Centre.

A large number of firearms and ammunition have been stolen during break-ins reported in the Senlac area during the early morning hours Tuesday, Nov. 15. The list of non-restricted firearms includes: Sako 85 .

Members of North Battleford city council now know their new roles. A list of appointments to two-year terms was approved by council at their meeting on Monday night, the first one of the 2016-20 term in which council business was conducted.

Council notes

A major business based in the Battlefords area has been sold. Ritchie Bros. has announced it has acquired Kramer Auctions, an acquisition that, according to a news release, is expected to “significantly strengthen Ritchie Bros.

Nov. 11 marked another opportunity for people around the world to pay their respects and show their appreciation for the sacrifices soldiers have made to make our lives better.

Saskatchewan RCMP’s new commanding officer, Curtis Zablocki, addressed delegates at the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) mid-term convention in Saskatoon last week.