Local News

The Town of Battleford received an early view of the 16 resolutions that SUMA will discuss at its upcoming conference in early February in Saskatoon. The resolutions, from communities all around the province, cover a broad swath of subjects.

After being charged with sexual assault in November, Harry Michael Dekker's case was before the court in Saskatoon Wednesday. No plea was entered, and the matter has been adjourned until Feb. 6.

Public deliberations are to begin next week for the 2013 budget in North Battleford. The city has released the dates for the public and also the closed-door meetings.

A North Battleford cab driver was robbed on Christmas Day on Railway Avenue. The perpetrator, described as an 18- to 20-year-old aboriginal man, took money and personal items. New Year's Eve was also a busy day for mayhem in North Battleford.

Emergency crews responded to a single-vehicle rollover Tuesday off Highway 4, The incident happened around 12:07 p.m. about 15 kilometres north of the city, according to North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services.

A 65-year-old Big Island First Nation man was reported missing early Wednesday Morning. Pierceland RCMP say Raymond Sandfly was last seen at approximately 10 a.m. Tuesday in theBig Island LakeFirst Nation Band Office.

School students across North Battleford are getting an education into North Battleford's centennial year of 2013.

SaskTel is reminding customers across Saskatchewan that 10-digit dialing is coming to the province this year. Ten-digit dialing, using the area code plus the seven-digit number, is to be required for all calls beginning May 11.

The past year 2012 was an important one in many respects for the town of Battleford.

SGI is reporting over 200 impaired drivers were charged in the public safety blitz Operation Overdrive during the month of December. During the month-long operation, according to their news release Jan.