Local News

The Saskatchewan government has released figures on both revenue sharing with the province's municipalities as well as the new funding allocation. In a news release, the province noted municipalities received more than $264.

The Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan invites family and friends of people with dementia, or people affected by dementia, to attend their upcoming session, "Adjusting Your Attitude Towards Grief and Loss," on Tuesday, April 2 from 7 to 9 p.m.

A red generator and a green chainsaw were stolen when a garage located on the 700 block of 100th Street in North Battleford was broken into March 11. A camera and medication were stolen from a residence at 1092 - 107th St. between March 3 and 4.

Battlefords RCMP were called to deal with a hostage situation involving a firearm at about 4:20 a.m. Sunday. Police say they were advised a man with a firearm was holding occupants of a residence on the outskirts of North Battleford hostage.

A North Battleford individual was hit with a temporary cease trade order March 12 from the Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan. The order is against Adele Kaminsky who operates a business called A.K.

North Battleford residents are encouraged to get their teams in for a special contest on July 1. The City of North Battleford 2013 Centennial Committtee is organizing an Amazing Race to take place that day.

Saskatchewan's Water Security Agency, formerly Sask Water, is predicting high runoff and flooding in some areas of the province based on this winter's above average snowfall in many areas.

There has been another drug bust, this time on Sweetgrass First Nation. RCMP have arrested and charged 44-year-old Joe Paskimin and 28-year-old Vicky Morin. Both are from Sweetgrass First Nation.

In an effort to continue the "shop locally" campaign, Unity Chamber of Commerce vice-president, Helena Long brought an interesting idea to the Chamber meeting table.

The author of a book published by Turner-Warwick printers of North Battleford in 1983 is to be inducted into the Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame May 30. James F.