Local News

Idle No More, a "grassroots volunteer movement opposed to unilateral federal government changes to legislation affecting the First Nations people of Canada," organized a protest Dec. 10 against Bills C-27 and C-45.

The CBI Health Walk-in Medical Centre at the Territorial Mall has announced it will be closing Dec. 22. The news was made public Wednesday by Ryon Haggard, who is the clinic manager.

Non-urgent visits to emergency dept. in Humboldt drops as number of doctors rises

A small mistake ended up damaging a Humboldt home on Monday night. At 5:08 p.m. on December 10, the Humboldt Fire Department was called to a structure fire at a house on the 800 block of 16th St.

The Battleford Library turned 100 this year, and the staff decided to celebrate this milestone with a giveaway for the building's patrons.

It was an exciting day for the people of Humboldt and area, which was clear from the crowds that came out. The grand opening of the new Sobeys grocery store at the Quill Centre on the west side of the city was held on December 7.

Battlefords Chamber of Commerce deadline to cast ballots in the current election to fill vacancies on the board of directors is Dec. 31.

A new vehicle has become a familiar sight for those using the services of Battlefords Concern for Youth.

North Battleford will be getting a new fire chief. Fire Chief Pat MacIsaac resigned from the position last week. The announcement was made Dec. 7.

Welding cable and connectors valued at $1,200 was stolen from a truck parked at a residence in Hillmond, according to Maidstone RCMP. Police say the theft occurred between midnight and 5 a.m.