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Best Business showcase lining up talent

Best Business showcase lining up talent

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce has some big plans for talent for next month's Best Business Showcase and Trade Fair event at the Credit Union CUPlex. The event, running Oct.
Houk calls for action on notorious car wash

Houk calls for action on notorious car wash

A notorious north-end car wash in North Battleford is once again coming under fire from councillors. Councillor Trent Houk singled out the building, and the owners, for criticism at Monday's municipal services meeting at City Hall.
Building permits up but values way down

Building permits up but values way down

More building permits were issued in August than the previous year in North Battleford, but values were way down from a year ago.
House fire deemed 'suspicious in nature'

House fire deemed 'suspicious in nature'

A house fire at 13th Avenue and 107th Street Thursday afternoon is currently under RCMP investigation. It's considered "suspicious in nature" as the second fire at the house in a one-week span, but no cause has been determined.
Sept. 1 shooting case adjourned to October

Sept. 1 shooting case adjourned to October

Two suspects accused in the Sept. 1 shooting incident in North Battleford will see their matters return to provincial court in October. Justin Fineday returns to court Oct. 2 by video conference for a show cause hearing.
Petunia and the Vipers roll into NW

Petunia and the Vipers roll into NW

Local music fans are in for a rare treat, as country roots band Petunia and the Vipers will be rolling into the area. The band will be playing at the Livelong Hall on Oct.1.

Trip to Cuba - first impressions and government structure in Cuba

Flying into Cuba, from the air, the soil looks reddish brown, with a lot of waste land, that I suspect is sandy. Or it may be that it is dead looking due to dryness. We are staying at Sol Melia Resort in Varadero for three days.
NDP leader Broten brings tour to Battlefords

NDP leader Broten brings tour to Battlefords

Saskatchewan NDP leader Cam Broten was back in the Battlefords Sept. 17 as he brought his "listening tour" to the community.
Headrick delivers first fire report

Headrick delivers first fire report

It was the first North Battleford municipal services committee meeting for new Fire Chief Albert Headrick on Monday.
Wilkie senior a star on stage

Wilkie senior a star on stage

You may have seen him at church or out having a coffee. Maybe you've seen him at the golf course, at the grocery store or maybe you are lucky enough to be his neighbour.
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