Local News

The Battleford cemetery needs some work. Battleford Town Council approved a proposal Tuesday for a geotechnical investigation in order to see how much work will have to be done.

The Town of Battleford has followed the City of North Battleford's direction and has voted to use Connect Energy as its supplier of natural gas for the year starting Nov. 1. But it wasn't a unanimous decision. The commodity price will be $3.

Average weekly earnings in June were $952.63, the second highest in the nation and the highest ever for the month of June, according to a report released by Statistics Canada today. Nationally, average weekly earnings were $918.67. Wages were up 4.

Economy Minister Bill Boyd and Saskatchewan Roughriders President Jim Hopson today announced a new look for the team for the remaining 2013 regular season.

After an eventful centennial year, the City of Humboldt has endorsed September as the official Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) month.

It was brought back last year by popular demand and will once again be gracing Humboldt with its presence this year.

Members of the bipartisan Traffic Safety Committee have tabled their report, which goes to the legislative assembly this fall.

If you thought it was never going to happen, no one would have blamed you. Despite all odds, Sheldon Brookbank brought the Stanley Cup home to Lanigan on Aug. 28, taking pictures with hundreds of fans that flocked to Lanigan for a full day of events.

Culture is about more than just providing social and creative outlets. Investing in a strong and distinguished culture helps drive the economy and give municipalities durability.

The City of North Battleford's finance director is leaving at the end of the week, but he's not going without some strong words of advice for council members. At a special meeting called for Friday, Aug.