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Special council meeting on insurance contract

Special council meeting on insurance contract

It turned out there was one more city council meeting left in 2012 after all. A special council meeting was held Monday at North Battleford City Hall.
From John Nilson, leader of the Opposition

From John Nilson, leader of the Opposition

Hello, I'm John Nilson, Leader of the New Democratic Party Caucus in the Saskatchewan Legislature. It is easy to be distracted by how busy the holidays can be, but my wish for all of you is a joyful festive season spent with those you love most.
Police sieze counterfeit merchandise

Police sieze counterfeit merchandise

Over the last two weeks members of Regina Border Integrity Section four Search and Seizure operations on different businesses operating in the Regina area.

Idle No More comes to Battlefords

A major national protest made its way though the Battlefords Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 19. The Idle No More movement held a march down the streets of North Battleford around 4 p.m.
November crime stats not quite as glowing

November crime stats not quite as glowing

Battlefords RCMP detachment has released the November crime numbers for North Battleford, and they could be better. Many categories stayed pretty much the same as they were before, while there was a jump in property and persons crimes. S. Sgt.
New field house target Jan. 16

New field house target Jan. 16

The middle of January is the new target date for completion of the BTC Field House. In his report to North Battleford's Parks and Recreation Committee Dec.
Primary care hours extended

Primary care hours extended

Maidstone and area residents will soon have improved access to the primary health care services of physicians and nurse practitioners, according to a Prairie North Health Region press release. Effective Jan.
Drop off your trees

Drop off your trees

The City of North Battleford is again encouraging residents to recycle their trees following the holiday season.
Chimney fire

Chimney fire

North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services had a chimney fire to deal with Wednesday. The incident happened around 4:23pm. Emergency crews responded at 1900 block of Foley Drive to the fire.

NDP leadership race continues on

The provincial NDP leadership race will take a brief breather during the Christmas holidays before ramping up again in the new year.