Local News

No one was injured when three vehicles were involved in a smash up at the intersection of Territorial Drive and 100th Street Thursday at about 2 p.m. according to the North Battleford Fire Department.

Canada thistle is a problematic perennial weed that reproduces mainly by creeping horizontal roots. It is shocking how aggressively these roots spread.

It has been a busy summer at the Maidstone Museum, starting off with a wedding group using the buildings as a backdrop for their photos. The wedding party members were dressed in black and white.

The Cut Knife RCMP detachment is investigating a break and enter on Poundmaker First Nation. The incident is alleged to have happened between Aug. 22 and 23 at the Poundmaker Historical Centre on the reserve.

Winter it's hard to think about winter when it's 30 C outside and you're thinking about heading to the lake. The reality is, the grazing season is coming to an end.

A worthwhile local program is being conducted in conjunction with the Battlefords Indian and Métis Friendship Center to help local kids going back to school.

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

The weather was ideal for the Blaine Lake public library's first Sunday in the Park Aug. 18. The evening began with musical entertainment by local musicians and singers.

Federated Co-operatives Ltd. has announced it is increasing its involvement in the agriculture service sector through the purchase of 17 fertilizer, seed and agriculture chemical supply centres from Viterra Inc., including the North Battleford site.

Albert Headrick is now on the job as North Battleford's new fire chief. He started work Aug. 15, and was introduced to North Battleford city council Aug. 19 by Deputy Chief Brian Wilson. The following day, he met with the media at the fire hall.