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89 per cent of Sask. surgeries performed within six months

89 per cent of Sask. surgeries performed within six months

There was more good news from the Saskatchewan Surgical Initiative Sept. 24.
Public warned about high risk offender

Public warned about high risk offender

RCMP have issued a warning to the public about the release of a man with a history of violent sex offences from Bowden Institution in Alberta Thursday. Nicky Calliou finished serving a 36-month sentence of sexual assault Sept.
Youth admit to property crimes

Youth admit to property crimes

Loon Lake RCMP are unable to lay charges against four youth under the age of 12 they suspect are involved in rash of break and enters and car vandalism in the village during the month of September.
Youngster gives back to children's hospital

Youngster gives back to children's hospital

Ten-year-old Maeson Stabbler, a patient of Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton at the age of five when he needed open heart surgery, is working to give back to the facility that was there for him when he needed help.
Business vandalized

Business vandalized

A business on the 100 block of 22nd Street in Battleford was vandalized during the evening of Sept. 23. Battleford RCMP say a large wooden sign featuring a fork and knife sign was ripped off the roof of the business.
Rush for Gold raises nearly $55,000 for Olympians

Rush for Gold raises nearly $55,000 for Olympians

"This doesn't happen."Humboldt's own two Olympians were clearly overwhelmed by the support they received from their hometown when they came home for Rush for Gold activities September 20-21.
Not much change in August crime stats

Not much change in August crime stats

There were no major changes in the August crime statistics in North Battleford, as declines for the year are still being recorded.

Humboldt's Mayor Eaton re-elected unopposed

Four more years. That's what Malcolm Eaton got on September 19, when he was declared elected by acclamation to another term as mayor of Humboldt.

Local towns struggle to fill councils

Towns in the Humboldt region are, for the most part, struggling to find enough people to fill their councils this fall.
Councillors fired up about CUPlex

Councillors fired up about CUPlex

The recent opening of two of the components of the Credit Union CUPlex had city of North Battleford councillors excited Monday.