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Krawetz takes heat over Sask. Hospital replacement

Krawetz takes heat over Sask. Hospital replacement

Saskatchewan Finance Minister Ken Krawetz touted the province's balanced books before a morning audience at the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce Monday.
Man charged in weapons-threats case released

Man charged in weapons-threats case released

A man facing weapons and uttering threats charges in connection to a March incident in North Battleford has been released under a number of strict conditions.
Inmate at large

Inmate at large

An inmate of the Saskatchewan Provincial Correctional Centre has escaped lawful custody while being treated at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon.
Government grilled on Sask. Hospital

Government grilled on Sask. Hospital

The replacement for Saskatchewan Hospital proved a hot topic both inside and outside the legislature Monday. NDP opposition grilled the Sask.
Ministerial Association hosts 4th annual event

Ministerial Association hosts 4th annual event

The Battlefords Ministerial Association is hosting 4th Mayors' Prayer Breakfast in the Battlefords.
Mystery shopper scam surfaces

Mystery shopper scam surfaces

A mystery shopper scam has been reported in the Battlefords and the RCMP and the Canadian Hearing Society have raised the alarm.
Day of pink activities Wednesday

Day of pink activities Wednesday

Wednesday, more than 20,000 people throughout Saskatchewan are participating in Red Cross Day of Pink, according a Red Cross press release.
Man with epilepsy missing

Man with epilepsy missing

Rodney Vincent Cannepotato, 42, was last seen at his residence on the Onion Lake First Nation April 3. Cannepotato was last seen that day by family after being released from hospital for treatment of epilepsy complications.

Blizzard accompanies tornado hunter Johnson

Usually it's tornado hunter Greg Johnson who is chasing the storms.
Hazardous Waste Day April 27

Hazardous Waste Day April 27

The City of North Battleford has announced April 27 as the date for Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day. Items will be collected between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the public works shop on 11112 - 6th Ave.