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Grading guidelines tweaked for high schoolers

It might be radical, and a bit controversial, but new practices handed down from the Saskatoon Public School Division are encouraging teachers to think differently.

Saluting local small businesses

It's small business week here in Humboldt, a nice little change from the big box stores and mega conglomerates that a lot of times end up crushing the little mom and pop shops, leaving all their dreams and hard work in the dust.
Opening doors to fire safety

Opening doors to fire safety

It was a busy evening for the Humboldt Fire Department during their open house on Oct. 10 for Fire Prevention Week. "It really went well," said fire chief, Mike Kwasnica. "We had around 75 people show up, both kids and adults.
Stabbing on Panton Avenue

Stabbing on Panton Avenue

RCMP say witnesses and the victim involved in a weekend stabbing on Panton Avenue in North Battleford are refusing to co-operate with police. The incident took place around 3 a.m. Saturday in the 9000 block of Panton Avenue.
Recent incidents' suspects appear in court

Recent incidents' suspects appear in court

Here is an update on some matters that came up in provincial court in North Battleford on Thursday Oct. 10, before Judge David Kaiser.
Gold Eagle Lodge leads list of BBEX winners

Gold Eagle Lodge leads list of BBEX winners

The twentieth annual Battlefords Business Excellence Awards arrived only days before the fifth anniversary of Malcolm Anderson's arrival in the Battlefords.
Habitat for Humanity receives donation

Habitat for Humanity receives donation

Team lead Lyla Johnson of Information Services Corporation had a big cheque for $2,000 to present to fundraising chair Dan Garvey of Habitat for Humanity - the Battlefords, to go towards their first build project in the community.
Information about theft sought

Information about theft sought

North Battleford RCMP are asking for the public's assistance in the investigation of a theft reported from a business in the city of North Battleford in the early evening of Sept. 20.
Moosomin reserve fire

Moosomin reserve fire

There have been a couple of incidents this past weekend at Moosomin First Nation north of the city. One was a major grass fire on the reserve Saturday evening.

BUH Foundation cash lottery - previous purchaser draw winner delighted

"Are you kidding me?" demanded Bev Esquirol of Edam, when she was informed her lottery ticket number had been pulled for the previous purchaser draw of $10,000 Oct. 9.
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