Local News

There was a noticeable jump in the crime statistics in North Battleford for May.

A woman convicted in connection to incidents involving an intellectually disabled woman in her care will be serving her sentence in the community.

Charges have been laid against five local youth in connection to a rash of break and enters to local schools over the past five weeks.

Blaine Lake Composite School held its annual school award presentation June 19 in the school gymnasium.

Thirty University of Saskatchewan medical students, between their second and third years of study, are increasing their knowledge of rural practice in 18 communities throughout the province this summer.

The summer tourist season is now upon us and the Frenchman Butte Heritage Center and Museum is anticipating another active summer hosting tourists from around the world.

North Battleford councillors heard Monday about enhancements by Crown Cab to the service they provide to the Battlefords. Owner/manager Imran Zaka and manager Neha Bhagat spoke to council to let them know about their plans.

Building permit numbers in North Battleford saw a significant dip in May.

Council has approved a temporary access on Highway 16 to serve the access road to the area where Kramer Ltd. is building its new facility.

4-H Saskatchewan has announced a total of 11 scholarships totalling $8,500 recently awarded to 4-H members throughout the province.