Local News

Poundmaker Reserve began an enhanced vacuum truck operator's training program Feb. 6, which will train 12 reserve members in the operation of a vac truck over the next four months.

A North Battleford man, driving a truck stolen from Maidstone, has been arrested by the Ontario Provincial Police outside of Thunder Bay, Ont. Justin Chaisson, 20, was arrested after a pursuit involving OPP officers Jan. 25.

The folks at Kramer Caterpillar couldn't be more enthused about the prospects for their new sales and service facility to be built in Battleford. President and CEO Tim Kramer of Kramer Ltd.

The Saskatchewan Court of Queen's Bench delivered a decision on two pieces of provincial labour legislation Feb. 6, Bill 5, the Public Services Essential Services Act and Bill 6, the Trade Union Amendment Act, 2007.

The Grade 8 class at St. Augustine School in Humboldt has entered a competition put forth by Parks Canada, and they need your vote.

Emergency crews responded Wednesday to two motor vehicle accidents in the city. One was a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of 104th Street and 15th Avenue. No injuries resulted, however one vehicle sustained significant damage.

This is a landmark year for co-operatives in the province of Saskatchewan as 2012 has been proclaimed by the United Nations as the International Year of Co-operatives.

North Battleford has hired a new finance director. Matthew Hartney will take over the position March 1, according to a news release from the City.

It's got all the bells and whistles - and sirens, and flashing lights, as well. Humboldt's newest fire truck was delivered to the fire hall last week - and it's a big one.

There wasn't much in the way of new goodies from the province for cities attending this year's Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association convention in Regina.