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Production ceases at Maple Leaf Foods plant

Production ceases at Maple Leaf Foods plant

Production lines at Maple Leaf Foods plant in North Battleford are now closed. Last Thursday, March 28 was the final day of production at the plant that produced bacon products for Maple Leaf Foods. The closure at the facility on Canola Ave.
Battlefords Tourism approves historic changes, expansion

Battlefords Tourism approves historic changes, expansion

The long-awaited transformation of the Battlefords Tourism and Convention Association to a much-expanded structure has now taken place. At an annual general meeting Tuesday at Fort Battleford, members approved the changes to the organization.
Battlefords crime numbers still down for 2013

Battlefords crime numbers still down for 2013

Battlefords City Detachment of the RCMP continue to report decreases in February compared to the same period in 2012.
Be prepared for spring flooding

Be prepared for spring flooding

SaskPower is reminding customers to keep electrical and gas safety in mind as the snow melts. Weather and precipitation forecasts indicate flooding will likely be a problem in parts of the province this spring, according to spokesman Tyler Hopson.
A big night for business

A big night for business

Humboldt Chamber hands out Mark of Excellence awards
Dekker Centre hosts SIA convention

Dekker Centre hosts SIA convention

The Battlefords were a hub for discussion and information for Saskatchewan agrologists last week.

Cause of house fire still under investigation

It burned an entire apartment, but its cause is still under investigation.A fire ripped through a suite on the ground floor of an apartment building on the 300 block of 9th Street in Humboldt on March 21.
Council highlights March 26

Council highlights March 26

Here is a rundown of some highlights from the Monday council meeting in North Battleford. (Much of this information comes courtesy of Communications And Marketing Co-ordinator Mike Halstead.
Public speaking events attended

Public speaking events attended

The Mervin 4-H Beef Club held thier speech night on Feb. 11 at the Turtleford school. Jim and Nancy Range served as judges. Jayden Bannnerman was placed first in the juniors.

Stolen copper worth $15,000

Maidstone RCMP say sometime between Feb. 21 and 26 a lease site in the RM of Britannia was entered and perpetrators unravelled a large roll of cableand fled withapproximately $15,000.00 worth of copper cable.