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Woman injured in house fire

Woman injured in house fire

A woman is in hospital as a result of a house fire on Sweetgrass First Nation just after 10 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31. Police say community members driving past noticed the flames.
Power of prayer focus of Light of Christ presentation

Power of prayer focus of Light of Christ presentation

It’s time to go back to school, not only for the students but for the teachers as well. But for teachers at Light of Christ School Division, there is also a faith-based aspect of their jobs that they must keep current on.
Transitional Housing project gets financial boost

Transitional Housing project gets financial boost

North Battleford Transitional Living has received a $2,000 donation from the proceeds of this year's Champions of Mental Health Awards Banquet, organized by the North Battleford branch of the Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Saskatchewan.
2015 School year kicks off with second annual Celebration Day

2015 School year kicks off with second annual Celebration Day

Even teachers need a pep rally. And that was exactly the atmosphere for 1000 teachers who took part in the Horizon School division Celebration Day on Aug 28.
Impact Dance kicks off first week of classes with new facility

Impact Dance kicks off first week of classes with new facility

Impact Dance kicked off their first week at their new facility with a grand opening. And for Terralea Armstrong and Kylie Redl-Gosselin, it’s a dream come true.
Wetlands on display for Greenwing Day

Wetlands on display for Greenwing Day

Dave Atamanchuk has no problem getting his own kids outside. But the Humboldt conservation specialist knows that a lot of kids in Humboldt and area don’t get that opportunity. This was the goal for Ducks Unlimited’s Greenwing Day on Aug. 25.
Never too old to learn

Never too old to learn

Learning how to use technology can be stressful, especially when you’re a senior. But Humboldt seniors got the chance to come and try out some new gadgets at the Technology Zoo at the Community Gathering Place hosted by the Wapiti Library on Aug. 28.
New centre for research opens in Saskatchewan

New centre for research opens in Saskatchewan

The federal and provincial governments pledged $10 million for a new Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence.
Makwa business robbed at gunpoint

Makwa business robbed at gunpoint

MAKWA — A business in Makwa was robbed at gunpoint at about 9 p.m. Tuesday, according to Loon Lake RCMP. Police Police say to males wearing dark clothing, skeleton masks, with one suspect armed with a handgun, entered the business and demanded cash.
Brett Wilson makes $1M Children’s Hospital donation

Brett Wilson makes $1M Children’s Hospital donation

Calgary businessman and philanthropist Brett Wilson made another major donation last week. Wilson, who grew up in the Battlefords, announced a donation of $1 million towards the Children’s Hospital in Saskatoon.
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