Skip to content

Local News

Honour thy shift worker tomorrow in Humboldt

Tomorrow is Shift Work Recognition Day in Humboldt and Maureen Lees, a registered nurse (RN) with the Humboldt District Health Complex, can be the first to attest that shift work is not an easy feat.
North Battleford improves in Money Sense ranking

North Battleford improves in Money Sense ranking

On the one hand, it's still a long way from a first place finish. On the other hand, it's still a far better showing for North Battleford than last year in the annual Money Sense magazine survey of the Best Places to Live.
Erratic driver report leads to DUI charges

Erratic driver report leads to DUI charges

There were over 30 calls for service/occurrences responded to by Battlefords RCMP between 6 a.m. Sunday, March 16 and 6 a.m. Monday, March 17 Among those calls were two false alarms and three nuisance 911 calls. Sunday 7:00 a.m.
Northwest's famous meteorite on display

Northwest's famous meteorite on display

A huge meteorite that lit up the Northwest's night sky on Nov. 20, 2008 is front and centre of a new temporary exhibit at the Royal Saskatchewan Musuem.
NWT earnings down from last year

NWT earnings down from last year

North West Terminal Ltd. of Unity is reporting positive financial results from 2012-13 operations. For the period beginning Nov. 1, 2012 and ending Oct. 31/ 2013, NWT posted a net profit of $4,762,492 or $1.45 per share.
Obstetrics team earns award

Obstetrics team earns award

The 35-member obstetrical team at Battlefords Union Hospital have been honoured for the second year in a row for their participation in the "Managing Obstetrical Risk Efficiently" patient safety program, or MORE.
Visit to the Battlefords pays off for Alberta resident

Visit to the Battlefords pays off for Alberta resident

The 2013 Visit the Battlefords and Win contest concluded on Jan. 31 and Battlefords Tourism has announced Ben Vangelderen of Lacombe, Alta as the winner.
Youth assaulted in broad daylight

Youth assaulted in broad daylight

Maidstone RCMP are investigating an assault on a 12-year-old boy Monday at about 10 a.m.
Schools partner to learn about First Nations heritage

Schools partner to learn about First Nations heritage

Two schools - one from Battleford, the other from Mosquito First Nation - have teamed up to raise awareness about First Nations heritage and culture. The Grade 7 class from St.
Visitor guide ready for distribution

Visitor guide ready for distribution

The flagship document in Battlefords Tourism's arsenal to promote visitation in the Battlefords has been completed for 2014.