Local News

The RM of North Battleford has lifted the fire ban that had been in place for the last several weeks. The fire ban was lifted Monday by North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services.

The newly-installed general manager for the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts is enjoying what he calls a warm reception from North Battleford. Moe McGuinty, originally from North Bay, Ont., says the "Battlefords have thrilled us to death so far.

A blue 1993 GMC truck was stolen from Person Avenue in North Battleford, sometime overnight April 19.

Battlefords and District Co-op is allocating $2.48 million to member share accounts after a strong 2011 performance. That news came out of the Co-op's annual meeting held April 25 at Territorial Place Mall.

Six kilometres is a long way to walk for water when you're thirsty.

You can expect to see platoons of volunteers throughout North Battleford cleaning up the city again this May Four the fourth year in a row the Battlefords United Way will be holding a Spring Clean Up Day. It runs from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 5.

Former North Battleford mayor Julian Sadlowski - educator, artist, historian and public servant - has passed away. Sadlowski, mayor of North Battleford from 2003 to 2009, passed away Friday night after a long battle with cancer. He was 76.

The Battlefords United Way are looking back on a strong 2011 campaign and looking forward to what 2012 will bring.

It is looking like a good start to the year for farmers.After high levels of moisture for the last few years, farmers are looking forward to seeding this spring.

The Battlefords WPD ambulance unveiled a new piece of equipment that is likely to see regular use in the future.