Local News

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

by KELLY FRIESEN Journal editor The Humboldt and District Museum & Gallery earned a prestigious award for its project dubbed "Original Humboldt.

It was a week to celebrate tourism in the Battlefords and in Saskatchewan. June 15 to 21 was proclaimed Saskatchewan Tourism Week by the provincial government, which allowed tourism officials in the Battlefords to celebrate the week as well.

It was a busy 24 hours for North Battleford RCMP as members responded to more than 40 calls for service/occurrences between 6 a.m. Tuesday, June 24 and 6 a.m. Wednesday, June 25.