Local News

The City of North Battleford is proceeding with a grant application for some major work on the drainage system at Cameron McIntosh Airport.

Battlefords RCMP responded to about 18 calls for service/occurrences between 6 a.m. Thursday, March 13 and 6 a.m. Friday, March 14. Thursday Thursday, March 13, 2014 - 0600amto Friday, March 14, 2014 -0600am Friday 9:45 a.m.

Here is a rundown of some of the other highlights from the agenda at city hall's Monday meeting. Thanks to Communications Manager Mike Halstead for providing the information. One issue was a concern about Water Treatment Plant No.

Nominations have closed in the byelection race to fill the open seat on North Battleford city council. A total of three candidates have filed their nomination papers at City Hall in time for the 4 p.m. deadline Wednesday.

It is a small committee of eight that plans an evening to recognize those in the community who help make it shine.

The City of North Battleford intends to push forward with creating a new opportunity plan for the area.

Warm weather has boosted call outs for the Battlefords RCMP. Members responded to approximately 27 calls for service between 6 a.m. Tuesday, March 11 and 6 a.m. Wednesday. Tuesday 7:54 a.m.

Lately, the province seems to have been undergoing quite a bit of progress in terms of its recycling services. Under the newly expanded product management program, Saskatchewan will be able to recycle more petroleum products, including antifreeze.

The circumstances surrounding the deaths of three St. Mary's Villa residents was the subject of a coroner's inquest held last week in Humboldt.

The City of North Battleford is asking drivers to be cognizant whenever driving through puddles. Try not to splash pedestrians, and be mindful that under the water there may be potholes that can be damaging to vehicles.