Local News

Pulse fields are rolled for a number of reasons, the most common being to provide a smooth level surface; pushing stones into the ground and levelling soil ridges.

The REACT landfill just south of Humboldt was the site of a small fire last Thursday. The Humboldt Fire Department was notified of the fire at around 2:30 p.m.

A discretionary use application to establish an eight-unit pocket housing project on 103rd Street has been tabled to a future council meeting.

Archibald Reid and Gillian Churn have been reappointed to the Maidstone Housing Authority board of directors. Other members of the board of directors are Christina Brett and Norman Holligshead. Reid is chairperson.

Despite a slight decline in numbers, the Saskatchewan Blue Cross MS Walk held in Humboldt was a success. Forty-five participants met at St. Augustine's Parish Hall on Sunday afternoon to participate in the annual walk.

While the family of Joseph Pelletier, a 24-year-old man reported missing since May 23, has not contacted the News-Optimist, other media are reporting the man has been contacted by his family.

The 76th annual general meeting for the Humboldt Co-op was held May 21.

Early frost can be detrimental to crops especially if the development has been delayed.

Here is a rundown of some of the decisions and other highlights from Monday night's city council meeting in North Battleford.

It is hoped a physician being recruited by North Saskatchewan River Municipal Health Holdings with the help of Prairie North Health Region will be able to complete certification in September, members of the NSRMHH board were advised at a regular meet