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Camper vandalized

Camper vandalized

A truck and camper parked on the 1100 block of 105th street was vandalized Oct. 7. A boy was struck by a black SUV or mini van at the intersection of 21st Street and 1st Avenue in Battleford Oct. 9 at approximately 8:45 a.m.
Online child predators arrested

Online child predators arrested

The RCMP has announced 30 arrests were made as part of their Operation Snapshot operation targeting online child predators.
Donation to cemetery part of family legacy

Donation to cemetery part of family legacy

Marcelin Community Cemetery is maintained by a group of dedicated residents and it is through the loving donations of family and friends, who have loved ones buried there, that funding is achieved.
Privacy issues raised at CUPlex aquatic centre

Privacy issues raised at CUPlex aquatic centre

Amid glowing reports about the Battlefords Co-op Aquatic Centre come concerns about privacy in the facility's change rooms. The issue was raised at Monday's council meeting by Councillor Grace Lang.
Meekma praised for her service to community

Meekma praised for her service to community

Members of the legal and the justice community have bid farewell to Judge Violet Meekma. The North Battleford provincial court judge has retired from the bench. A tribute luncheon was held in her honour Friday.
Man arrested in NB B and E

Man arrested in NB B and E

A 22-year-old man has been arrested in connection to a break and enter and robbery in North Battleford. Tyler Dayne Meetoos was arrested Oct. 17. He was remanded in custody and appeared in court Friday morning.
Blanchette families reunited in July

Blanchette families reunited in July

July 27, 28, and 29 was the weekend the Blanchette families gathered in Meota for their 8th family Reunion. They meet every 5 years- same location, same weekend.
Sailing around world for sick child

Sailing around world for sick child

They're carrying a stuffed monkey around the world in support of a young boy with brain cancer.
Fatal collision near Paynton

Fatal collision near Paynton

A man is dead following a collision near Paynton Tuesday night. According to Lloydminster Rural/Maidstone RCMP, a 1968 Chevrolet Impala collided with a 2012 Dodge 5500 flat deck truck hauling a trailer.

A small profit

Income lower than anticipated for 2012 RBC Cup in Humboldt