Local News

It was a week of writing, talking, and talking about writing. The Pelican Bay Arts Collective held its annual Poetry and Literary Festival from March 23 to 27.

The Town of Battleford and the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure are hiring a consultant to determine the future permanent access strategy and interchange location on Highway 16 to serve the town's newest commercial area.

Cut Knife RCMP are raising awareness of a phone scam that has been reported to the detachment by a concerned citizen. In a press release Cst. Warner Ignatiuk explains the scam has been around for a long time.

Housing is on everyone's mind in a growing city. During a regular meeting of Humboldt City Council on March 25, City Manager, James Moller, presented a housing report to Council.

Housing is a major issue in Humboldt. During a regular Humboldt City Council meeting on March 25, Darrell Classen presented his proposal for building an affordable housing apartment building on the 500 block of 9th St. south of Schenn's Farm Supply.

It was a good year for the Humboldt and District Chamber of Commerce (HDCC).The HDCC held their annual general meeting on March 19 at the Pioneer Hotel.

The sexual assault charge against Harry Michael Dekker continues to be at a standstill in court, as it has been through much of this year.

City looks at raising taxes more than planned to cover expenses

Driving down the highway you see the familiar orange sign with a worker on it.

Maidstone RCMP are requesting the public's help with respect to a theft of copper wire and electronics.