Local News

Destination Battlefords held their annual general meeting Wednesday and Executive Director Ryan Bater was unusually excited to give his report.

A resolution to purchase a front-end loader was approved by North Battleford city council, but council made it clear they were not happy with the prices tendered.

Living Sky School Division plans to send supports to La Loche to help people deal with the tragedy there. Four people were killed and seven injured in shootings that took place in the community Jan. 22.

The fraud case against RM of Meota administrator Maryann Germann continues to move slowly in the courts. The case was back in provincial court last week for another court appearance.

Canadian audiologists are calling on Health Minister Jane Philpott and her provincial and territorial counterparts to address the urgent need for improved early hearing detection and intervention (EHDI) programs.

The Snow Angel program is back in business in North Battleford after a late start to winter. A lack of snow meant there was not much need for local residents to help with shovelling the snow and keeping their neighbours’ streets clear.

North Battleford city council has passed a resolution for the city’s portion of the airport runway at Cameron McIntosh Airport.

The New Democrats are now ready to go with candidates in the Battlefords and Cut Knife-Turtleford ridings.

The news was not all bad, but 2015 was still a disappointing year of increases in crime activities in North Battleford. RCMP S/Sgt.

The Lighthouse Serving the Battlefords assists people living with poverty in the community. The Lighthouse is inviting community members to take part in the Coldest Night of the Year Walk Feb.