Local News

During their information session last Tuesday, BHP Billiton gave Humboldt residents another update on their progress and future plans for the Jansen mine.

When residents of Humboldt wake up on New Year's Day they'll be greeted with a hike in their utility bill. At a special meeting on Nov. 12, Humboldt's city council agreed to a utility rate increase as part of the city's 2014 budget process.

A shareholder group made up of primarily Battlefords investors plans to build a seniors' rental apartment project in Battleford.

Humboldt's bid for the 2016 Saskatchewan Summer Games has ended in disappointment. On Nov. 26 the Saskatchewan Games Council announced that Estevan had won the right to host the 2016 Games, beating out Humboldt, Swift Current and Melfort.

Humboldt's city manager, James Moller, submitted his resignation to City of Humboldt council members on Nov. 25.

There were no injuries or instances of smoke inhalation, however the occupants of the Travelodge Hotel in North Battleford were evacuated Tuesday evening for a short time due to smoke being spotted in the unused nightclub area. Just before 8 p.m.

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc.

Battlefords RCMP responded to 20 calls for service/occurrences between 6 a.m. Tuesday and 6 a.m. Wednesday, including a case of tire slashing and a structure fire. Tuesday 7:55 a.m.

The City of North Battleford 2013 centennial celebration committee has announced details of the final closing ceremonies of the 2013 centennial year. They are set for between 1 and 2 p.m. at Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts on Dec. 31.

An individual was sent to hospital with undetermined injuries after an unusual accident at an auto sales business in the city Monday. North Battleford Fire Department personnel were called to the site at about 4:30 p.m.