Local News

One of two accused in last year's Sept. 1 shooting incident in North Battleford will return to court June 12, possibly for a resolution of the case. Justin Fineday appeared in provincial court Thursday before Judge Lloyd Deshaye.

The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is headlining the 6th annual Summer Bash hosted by the Paradise Hill Community Centre Aug. 9. Nitty Gritty will play at the Paradise Hill Arena as part of their Will The Circle Be Unbroken North American tour.

A busy meeting of the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce directors last Tuesday included a visit from a delegation representing Battlefords Victim Services.

The Department of Public Works and Engineering is digging on Railway Avenue between the Court House and the old CN building to repair a main valve.

More than 30 calls for service/occurrences were responded to by North Battleford RCMP between 6 a.m. Wednesday, May 21 and 6 a.m. Thursday, May 22.

Sloppy water quality record keeping has the City of North Battleford in trouble with environment officials.

Students from Mosquito School and St. Vital Catholic School gathered at Mosquito First Nation Tuesday afternoon to make history. They were there for the signing of a co-created treaty between the senior-level students from the two schools.

There was good news to report from mayors Derek Mahon of Battleford and Mayor Ian Hamilton of North Battleford Thursday.

North Battleford RCMP responded to more than 40 calls for service/occurrences between 6 a.m. Tuesday, May 20 and 6 a.m. Wednesday, May 21.

New housing for low-to-moderate-income citizens in downtown North Battleford was officially opened at a small ceremony Friday at 1091 - 103rd St. Mayor Ian Hamilton has welcomed the addition to downtown as a step toward revitalizing the area.