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Drug bust in North Battleford

Drug bust in North Battleford

The RCMP say they have made an arrest after finding marijuana and cocaine in a search. Sharmaine Cindy Roy, 37, was arrested and is due to appear in North Battleford provincial court July 12.
Bikers roll into North Battleford for prostate awareness

Bikers roll into North Battleford for prostate awareness

If you were looking to find a parking spot at the Gold Eagle Lodge or Gold Ridge Centre Saturday, you were likely out of luck, but for good reason and a good cause.
Riders shine at car club show

Riders shine at car club show

Members of the Legion of Riders participated in the Battlefords Vintage Car Club's annual show and shine June 2 with seven bikes entered in various categories. The sun was out, which attracted lots of onlookers and made the day an enjoyable one.
Woman of many hats moves on to new adventures

Woman of many hats moves on to new adventures

You might know her as Twink-elle, the pixie-like clown with the pigtails and bouncy manner. You might know her as the entertaining and energetic woman who reads stories and leads craft time at the local library.
Survey equipment stolen

Survey equipment stolen

Surveying equipment was stolen from a vehicle parked on the 100 block of 15th Street in Battleford sometime between June 12 and 15.
Town celebrates 1.9M water plant upgrade

Town celebrates 1.9M water plant upgrade

An upgraded water treatment plant was the centerpiece of activities in St. Walburg Wednesday, as the community celebrated an official opening of the facility.
Town decides against culvert

Town decides against culvert

Battleford town council is not going ahead with plans for a culvert that would have allowed people to walk underneath highway 4 from Fort Battleford to the Government House area.
Standardized testing could follow Ontario's lead

Standardized testing could follow Ontario's lead

"What it's going to look like in the future, I'm really not sure.
Protest on Red Pheasant reserve

Protest on Red Pheasant reserve

Opponents of the chief of Red Pheasant First Nation have now taken their protest to the First Nation's band office.

Correction

In the JDRF Walk story printed in the June 13 edition of the Humboldt Journal, the amount the walk made was reported incorrectly. The walk actually raised $30,000.