Local News

The big news at Monday's Battleford town council meeting was the arrival of the new fire truck. Fire Chief Larry Gabruch and several members of the department brought it around to Town Hall for councillors and administrators to inspect.

The road is long and busy for local curlers Kirk and Dallan Muyres. Finishing off the Grand Slam of Curling in Paradise, Nfld.

Humboldt’s own Brianne Theisen-Eaton and her husband Ashton Eaton were in town to spread their message of reaching goals and taking opportunities at the Calico Gymnastics Gala on Sept. 18. “It went absolutely amazing.

After five days of learning, memorizing, and practicing, about 50 kids from Humboldt and area put on two shows of the musical/comedy Aladdin on Sept. 19 as part of Missoula Children’s Theatre. “They did wonderful.

Now is the time of year when gardens are overflowing. A lot of Humboldt and area residents are putting that surplus to good use by donating to the Humboldt Food Bank.

Winter months can be the time to get away from the harsh wind and snow. But there are many things people should know before they head out to the sun and sand.

Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) Day took place on Sept. 14, and through it, the Saskatchewan government hopes to raise awareness about not only women in university, but everyone trying to attend post-secondary.

Quilting enthusiasts can check out a variety of different items and techniques on display at the Humboldt and District Museum.

Gay Oldhaver of the Saskatchewan chapter of the Children’s Wish Foundation says this year’s lottery is underway, with an early bird deadline of Oct. 1 and a final ticket deadline of Oct. 16. The final draws for cash and prizes will be made Oct. 28.

A new name has been added to the list of people running in Battlefords-Lloydminster and it is a well known one. Doug Anguish is running for Parliament, but he is not running for the New Democrats this time.