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Coroner investigating man's death

Coroner investigating man's death

The provincial coroner has been called in to help investigate a man's death in North Battleford. According to the RCMP, at 10 a.m. Monday, members received a call about a man in medical distress.

Falling numbers

Enrolment down in Horizon Schools
Thunderchild members petition for removal of chief

Thunderchild members petition for removal of chief

Thunderchild First Nation is the latest area reserve to see its chief enmeshed in controversy. A petition has been launched on the reserve to have Chief Delbert Wapass removed from office.
RCMP advises caution on highways around Maidstone

RCMP advises caution on highways around Maidstone

Wednesday afternoon, RCMP were advising all motorists driving around Maidstone to be extremely careful, as Highway 16 and 21 were both in treacherous condition and have seen large numbers of jack-knifed semis, rollovers and vehicles in the ditch.
Candidates voice opinions during election forum

Candidates voice opinions during election forum

It's election day today.The Humboldt and District Chamber of Commerce held a Municipal Election Forum on October 16 at the Humboldt Uniplex to give people a look at the candidates a week before voting.

Enrolment numbers up in Catholic school division

Up, up, up.That's the direction enrolment in the Greater Saskatoon Catholic School Division went in this year.As of September 30, enrolment in the division as a whole, which includes St. Augustine and St.

Crime stats continue downward trend in September

Crime statistics continued on the downward trend seen over the past several months in North Battleford.
Growth on the premier's agenda

Growth on the premier's agenda

Premier Brad Wall outlined the province's growth plan to a Battlefords audience at the Dekker Centre Monday. The Saskatchewan Plan for Growth: Vision 2020 and Beyond, was the main focus of the luncheon hosted by the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce.

BTC calls for inquiry into gaming revenues

Battlefords Tribal Council is calling for a public inquiry into Indian gaming in Saskatchewan.
Review board considers Larose request

Review board considers Larose request

The provincial review board was in North Battleford Friday to consider Layne Larose's request to move back to the Battlefords.