Local News

Battleford RCMP responded to 50 calls for service between 6 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11 and 6 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12. Tuesday, Oct. 11 9:48 a.m. - Complaint of theft of motor vehicle that had been left running unattended to warm up.

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce has set Wednesday, Oct. 19 as the date for a candidates reception for the municipal election.

Cottage Boutique celebrated their 25th anniversary with a fall fashion show on Oct. 5 with all proceeds going to the St. Mary’s Villa Foundation. Fifteen models walked the runway in 109 Cottage Boutique brand outfits.

It has been announced that Finance Manager, Fazal Quadri, and Community and Leisure Services Director, Darrell Lessmeister, will both be leaving the city’s employ, Quadri on Oct. 14 and Lessmeister on Nov. 11. It was announced publicly at the Oct.

The 1600 block of 95th Street is closed from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday for the replacement of leaking curb stop. The 1300 block of 97th Street will be close from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday for a water and sewer dig at 1371 97th Street.

Six individuals have been fined $55,200 for unlawful outfitting that took place in the vicinity of North Battleford.

RCMP are still asking the public's assistance in locating for a man in connection to a fatal shooting at Little Pine First Nation. Police are seeking 40-year-old Sheldon Kyle Thunderblanket in relation to the incident.

Next week the Regional Optimist plans to again run an all-candidates pages for all the municipal council candidates in Battleford and North Battleford. And for any candidates still thinking of participating the deadline is fast approaching.

2016 has been a very big year for the Canadian Ukrainian community and with Thanksgiving around the corner, they have a lot to be thankful for.

The Battlefords and District Community Foundation is hosting a “Just in Case” seminar with Harold Empey.