Local News

The City of North Battleford has announced expansion is coming to Parsons Industrial Park. The next phase of development - a 23-acre spread of land in the southeast corner of the city - has begun, the City announced Monday.

The United Way has launched its Give Away raffle campaign for 2013. Ticket sales began June 14, with the main draw happening Oct. 26 between 2 and 3 p.m. at the Battlefords Best Tradeshow, Credit Union CUPlex.

The judge heard submissions this week in the sentencing of convicted home care worker Ashley Marie Johnson.

It's always a good idea to keep an eye on that pot simmering on the stove. One of the most frequent call outs for North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services is to respond to fires caused by unattended cooking.

Here are some more details on the plane crash that killed two people in North Battleford on Thursday. Names of the two individuals killed were also released. The pilot was Shane Buchanan, 40, and the passenger was his father, Charles Buchanan, 63.

The City of North Battleford is seeking input from local businesses about what the business climate is like in the city.

North Battleford RCMP are still trying to determine the location and well being of Kaylee Watchmaker. The 13-year-old was reported missing from her home in North Battleford June 4.

Preparations continue for the July 1 Centennial Canada Day celebrations in North Battleford.

The Community Initiatives Fund has announced approval of 464 grants totalling $4,911,259 in support of Saskatchewan communities, with several grants designated to projects throughout the Northwest.

The Battleford RCMP Detachment is requesting the public's assistance in locating Kaylee Watchmaker who was reported missing June 4 from her residence in North Battleford, Saskatchewan.