Local News

This Saturday afternoon shoppers around Frontier Mall in North Battleford might see a multitude of women wearing red hats. The Red Hat Society will be hosting a parade down the street from the Gold Eagle Lodge down to Frontier Mall.

Fire crews were on the scene Tuesday night responding to a vehicle fire in the Parsons Industrial Park area.

While the provincial government is enthusiastically announcing $700,000 in funding for shortline rail operations in the province, an organization attempting to get established has been permanently derailed.

Federal agriculture minister Gerry Ritz was among many guests impressed by a revolutionary seed sorting technology now operating in North Battleford. North Battleford is the only place in North America where a BoMill TriQ seed sorter is being used.

The cup might have a new name, but it lifted just the same.The Humboldt Broncos are once again at the top of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League.

The Prairie North Health Region made two major announcements last week, concerning obstetric care and provincial funding.

There were no injuries reported in a carbon monoxide scare at the Drumming Hill Youth Centre near Saskatchewan Hospital outside North Battleford.

Permit values rebounded in March in North Battleford after taking a dip in February. According to the March numbers from City Building Inspector Jerry Wintonyk, released last week, six building permits were issued for $3,788,000.

An effort is underway to dedicate a sports field in the Battlefords in honor of famed NFL running back Rueben Mayes.

There was interest Monday, but no bids submitted in a draw for 39 lots that are part of Phase III of the Fairview Heights subdivision. As a result, the 39 lots were up for sale as of Tuesday morning, on a first-come first-served basis.