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Amended community plan passes second reading

Amended community plan passes second reading

The contentious process to approve a new official community plan and zoning bylaw for North Battleford has moved past second reading.
Downward crime trend in May

Downward crime trend in May

The crime numbers in May continued with the steady downward trend that has been going on throughout 2014. Calls for service for the month are down significantly to 993, compared to 1,663 for the same month a year ago.

City crews at Territorial and 100th Street

The Territorial Drive and 100th Street intersection will operate as a four-way stop for most of this afternoon as crews get the new traffic light signal system up and running. Drivers are asked to slow down and be aware of flag people.

Saskatchewan rent prices turn heads

by KELLY FRIESEN Journal editor Saskatchewan is receiving mainstream attention for extremely high rent prices in various communities.

Gymnastics club finds a new home

by KELLY FRIESEN Journal editor Calico Gymnastics Club has a new facility to call home. The local organization has moved into a section of the former Del Air building after losing their spot in the Humboldt Mall because of renovations.
Flooding on Highway 5

Flooding on Highway 5

By Melanie Jacob Journal Staff Writer mjacob@humboldtjournal.ca As many motorists would've discovered already, certain areas of Highway 5 are flooded, particularly right before the junction heading west to Saskatoon.
Making Saskatchewan safer one helmet at a time

Making Saskatchewan safer one helmet at a time

By Melanie Jacob Journal Staff Writer mjacob@humboldtjournal.ca Thanks to being indoors and out of the rainy weather, the Bike Rodeo & Safety Day on June 21 was a resounding success.
Getting tough on dumping items in alleys

Getting tough on dumping items in alleys

City administration in North Battleford intends to get tough with those dumping appliances and other inappropriate items in back alleys.
Child porn bust in NB

Child porn bust in NB

An additional arrest has been made in the recent child porn sweep by the Saskatchewan ICE Unit, and this time the suspect is from North Battleford.
A dance of good ol' fashioned Ukrainian fun

A dance of good ol' fashioned Ukrainian fun

By Melanie Jacob Journal Staff Writer mjacob@humboldtjournal.ca It seems that Ukrainian dance is not just a style; it's also a culture that is quickly rising in popularity.