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Humboldt SPCA urges pet owners to spay and neuter

Humboldt SPCA urges pet owners to spay and neuter

It is an important responsibility of pet owners. With the Humboldt and District SPCA being overrun with cats and dogs, they want to remind people to spay and neuter their pets. "The situation is bad everywhere," said Wanda Price of the SPCA.
NDP convention attracts Northwest delegates

NDP convention attracts Northwest delegates

There was no shortage of Northwest-area representation at the New Democratic Party provincial convention in Saskatoon March 8 to 10.
City grants proposed hotel tax exemption

City grants proposed hotel tax exemption

A new 80-unit hotel may soon be built in North Battleford North Battleford council unanimously approved a resolution Monday for a five-year tax exemption for land and improvements for the numbered company 600653 SK Ltd to develop a minimum 80-room fr
Ritz unhappy with U.S. COOL changes

Ritz unhappy with U.S. COOL changes

The federal minister of agriculture has made it clear he is not happy with proposed changes by the United States on country of origin labelling.
Recognition for Schafer

Recognition for Schafer

North Battleford's director of public works has received recognition for his leadership of the department. Stewart Schafer is the recipient of the Saskatchewan Public Works Association Professional Manager of the Year Award.
Female inmate escapes custody

Female inmate escapes custody

At 11:55 p.m. Monday, Melissa April, 23, escaped from reduced custody at the Saskatoon Community Training Residence for Women. According to a press release, April is rated as a low-security remanded offender.
Icy roads factor in collisions

Icy roads factor in collisions

Treacherous icy road conditions are being blamed for collisions on area roads Monday. The first collision happened at 11 a.m. just to the west of Maymont on Highway 16, according to WPD Ambulance.
Traffic stop leads to drug charges

Traffic stop leads to drug charges

RCMP are reporting a drug bust Friday in Maidstone. Around 9 p.m., members from Maidstone Community Detachment with assistance of Lloydminster Rural Enhanced Traffic Unit stopped a 2004 Ford F 150 truckon the access road into Maidstone.
Tea and good times

Tea and good times

Some more tea? That was the popular question Sunday at the North Battleford 2013 Centennial Committee's seniors' tea held at the Chapel Gallery.
Feed the Artist second issue launch event coming up

Feed the Artist second issue launch event coming up

The second issue of the Battlefords arts and culture magazine Feed the Artist is complete, and those behind it are celebrating with a launch event. The event is on Friday, March 15 from 7 to 11p.m. at Crandleberry's at 1821 - 100th St.