Local News

With the signing of the Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA), Saskatchewan's industries are opening their doors to a much larger market. However, the potential also doesn't come without its own difficulties.

With Remembrance Day coming up next month, we'd like you to submit any photographs of family members or friends who were, or are, veterans of war.

A "rock"-y first year of operations for Twin Rivers Curling Club has resulted in the City of North Battleford having to extend a helping hand to them.

A strong effort on the blue line and in net gave the Humboldt Broncos a 1-0 home win over the Yorkton Terriers on Oct. 22.

RCMP are warning members of the public about a "too good to be true" rental scam.

After several successful weekends, the corn maze has finally been closed and donations tallied. "It was a new attraction people had never been to before," said Patti Durand, owner of Prairie View Properties.

A man is dead following a strange accident on Highway 16 one kilometre east of Denholm Tuesday. Battlefords Rural Detachment members were advised of a man lying on the shoulder of the eastbound lanes of the highway.

A North Battleford man accused of child pornography charges was in court Monday afternoon. Brian Simon appeared before Judge David Kaiser in North Battleford Provincial Court. His case has been adjourned to Nov. 25.

Here is a rundown of some of the items of note from the Oct. 15 meeting of city council. (Thanks to City Marketing and Communications Co-ordinator Mike Halstead for providing much of the information.

A meeting dedicated solely to the setup of Neighbourhood Watch in North Battleford has been set up. The meeting will be Wednesday at Don Ross Centre room 107 at 7 p.m.