Local News

A ban on open-air burning in North Battleford has been lifted after the danger of wildfires being reduced by rain.

Eva Olsson was born in Szatsmar, Hungary in October of 1924 into a poor family of Hasidic Jews. This was the beginning of her lifelong struggle against other people's attempts to control her.

Building permit numbers were back in the plus column in the month of March. A grand total of 10 permits were issued for $767,000, compared to three issued for $271,000 the same month a year ago.

Community Safety Initiatives

Where in Humboldt can you see Elsa, Anna, Wolverine, and the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man all in one place? For a brief time, it was at the Humboldt Legion Hall on April 19.

North Battleford Comprehensive High School has announced 16 students are receiving their certificates in the Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship Awareness Training program this year.

Partners Family Services held a press conference on Monday to inform the public that Conexus Credit Union would be the major sponsor for this year’s Community Rising event.

Battleford Town Council members are asking the public to stay alert for a bull moose that has been seen in the area of the community’s walking trails.

When it comes to running a marathon, it’s never too soon to start talking about Humboldt’s annual Sizzler Strut.

It seems the more people learn about the scammers out there, the more those scammers also learn and become more sophisticated. Fortunately, there are some common tips that should keep most people safe from a scam. According to Sgt.