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Alberta rainfall has river on the rise

Alberta rainfall has river on the rise

Local residents are being urged to look out, and keep clear of rising levels and flow in the North Saskatchewan River this week.
NWSD teachers earn research grant

NWSD teachers earn research grant

Two Northwest School Division teachers and learning coaches, Susan Plant and Jennifer Dorval, have earned a Dr. Stirling McDowell research grant totalling just under $11,000 to fund a research project to be launched in the fall.
Realtors support BUHF

Realtors support BUHF

Re/Max of the Battlefords continues a 15-year partnership with the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation with a recent donation of $1,000.
Humboldt inspiration for designer

Humboldt inspiration for designer

She is inspired by her hometown. Noelle Nikas is designing a line of promotion items for Humboldt that will be sold at Brick House Clothing in the city. Nikas grew up in Humboldt.
SIGA announces profits for 2012

SIGA announces profits for 2012

The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority had a profitable year in 2011-12. Wednesday they announced revenues of $267.2 million and a profit of $81.8 million for the fiscal year. That is a 27 per cent increase over the previous year.

MVA with injuries on southbound bridge

One person was sent to hospital following a collision on the southbound Battlefords Bridge Tuesday. According to North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services, the collision happened around 3:48 pm on Tuesday in the middle of the southbound bridge.
Grad party homicide investigated

Grad party homicide investigated

A graduation celebration on Pelican Lake First Nation has taken a tragic twist as Spiritwood RCMP investigate the death of a 23-year-old man.
PNHR approves balanced budget

PNHR approves balanced budget

The Prairie North Health Region announced in a recent press release that it has approved a balanced budget. The health region will be spending a total of over $260 million in 2012-13, representing a 6.98 per cent increase over last year's numbers.
RCMP members receive Diamond Jubilee medals

RCMP members receive Diamond Jubilee medals

Four members of the Battlefords RCMP Detachment are recipients of Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medals.

Ride for Dad stops in Blaine Lake and Hafford

Motorcycle Ride for Dad will once again visit Blaine Lake June 16, as the cavalcade of motorcyclists travels along the highway to raise awareness and pledges for prostate cancer.