Skip to content

Local News

City's Sizzler heads in a new direction in 2012

The City of Humboldt's annual Summer Sizzler is trying on something new for size this year.The newness starts with the dates - the Summer Sizzler will no longer be the same weekend as the city's Canada Day festivities.

Lone Rock break and enter suspect arrested

A Maidstone man was sentenced May 22 after pleading guilty to a break and enter that happened near the village of Lone Rock.
Changes to BBEX nomination categories

Changes to BBEX nomination categories

Some changes have been announced in the award categories for the Battlefords Business Excellence Awards taking place later this year.

Battlefords-area man charged with U of S attacks

A Battlefords-area man faces charges in connection to attacks on women at the University of Saskatchewan in May. The Josiah Blackplume, 22, appeared in court in Saskatoon Monday.
Major reorganization in provincial cabinet shuffle

Major reorganization in provincial cabinet shuffle

Premier Brad Wall has shuffled his cabinet and as predicted, it's a big one.

One dead following Maymont collision

A woman is dead following a rollover near Maymont Sunday night. The incident happened around 8 p.m., about eight kilometres east of Maymont, according to WPD Ambulance. It was described as a single-vehicle rollover and took place on Highway 16.
Saskatchewan's city mayors gather in Humboldt

Saskatchewan's city mayors gather in Humboldt

They came from all over the province to talk about the issues they all face. Leaders of Saskatchewan's cities gathered in Humboldt for the bi-annual Saskatchewan City Mayor's Caucus May 16-17.
Co-op celebrates 80 years

Co-op celebrates 80 years

Battlefords and District Co-operative cut the ribbon on another 80 years of service in the area Tuesday.
Heritage society opposing Kinsmen Aquatic Centre demolition

Heritage society opposing Kinsmen Aquatic Centre demolition

The Kinsmen Aquatic Centre isn't going down without a fight. That was made clear at Tuesday's parks and recreation meeting in North Battleford.
Playschool Co-operative holds fundraiser

Playschool Co-operative holds fundraiser

The Blaine Lake Playschool Co-operative held a barbecue hamburger and hot dog fundraiser May 17 on Main Street, Blaine Lake. The parents/caregivers had a variety of canned beverages and homemade baked items available.