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The Battlefords are still under a blowing snow warning with high wind gusts and some fresh snow falling. The conditions hamper the efforts of snow removal and sanding crews, according to North Battleford City Hall.

Housing continues to be an issue in Humboldt, but soon there may be temporary housing available for newcomers.

A 100 metre long drift, that is 60 centimetres (two feet) deep is stranding motorists on Highway 17 north of Lloydminster in the Jumbo Hill/Alcurve area. Maidstone RCMP say the massive drift has trapped motorists travelling in both directions.

Villa residents have a sweet new ride. Residents and donors unveiled the new St. Mary's Villa bus, complete with new decal, for the press on March 13 before taking it for a short spin around the community. It's been five long years since the St.

City Council slashes and hacks projects in the 2013 budget to keep it on target

Battleford town council voted to waive a clause in a land exchange agreement with an oilfield storage tank builder Monday to clear the way for the company to proceed with plans to develop a plant in Battleford.

There will be another balanced budget in Saskatchewan in 2013-14. However, there is no abundance of goodies associated with this year's budget, with funding increases not going up perhaps as much as some entities - such as universities - would like.

Almost seven kilograms of marijuana and quantities of cocaine were seized when RCMP raided a residence in North Battleford Tuesday.

North Battleford's Parks And Recreation Committee has made decisions on several community grant requests. The grants were approved during a committee meeting March 18 at the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts.

Unity RCMP are advising motorists not to travel in the Unity area at this time due to visibility being reduced to zero in some areas.