Local News

Northwest students were among 724 honoured with awards by Lakeland College at ceremonies hosted at Lloydminster campus March 22 and Vermilion campus March 14.

The finish line is increasingly in sight for at least two components of the Credit Union CUPlex project.

Bodnarus Auctioneering held another successful antique, coin and collectible sale March 31 in Leask. It appears that the most popular way of selling antiques and collectibles is through public auction with a reputable bonded auctioneer.

Three former Humboldt Broncos played in the NCAA Frozen Four hockey final over the Easter weekend.

The Living Sky School Division board continued a long discussion about bus routes April 4, and though they did not reach any definite conclusions, they have pledged to review their policy.

During the early morning hours March 30, a storm window was stolen from a residence on the 1400 block of 92nd Street, North Battleford.

A new president and a new vice-president were elected for the Humboldt and District Chamber of Commerce (HDCC) at its annual meeting on March 27.

Blaine Lake Community Association (BLCA) held its annual general meeting April 3 in conjunction with a volunteer appreciation barbecue. The weather was beautiful with the mercury reaching 17 degrees making ideal barbecuing weather.

North Battleford city council has authorized the permanent closure of a portion of two streets in North Battleford's north end. The first is a portion of 25th Avenue in Fairview Heights adjacent to Henderson Drive.

The new mill rates are now in effect in North Battleford. Third and final reading took place for the two bylaws that put in place the 3.9 per cent mill rate increase at Monday's council meeting.