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HCI anticipates move to "greener" pastures

HCI anticipates move to "greener" pastures

The estimated finish date for the new Humboldt Collegiate Institute (HCI) may be for the end of October, but Keith Thompson, the school's principal, says the move won't happen overnight.

Rash of break ins investigated

In the first week of September several Wilkie businesses and municipal buildings were broken into. Illegally entered were the Wilkie town office, library and fire hall. Also broken into were Wilkie Medical Clinic, Jana Electric and Sher's Salon.
Couple returns to re-open business

Couple returns to re-open business

Every small town has a place where locals like to go to visit, relax and eat. Hafford is no exception. Alex and Margaret Komarnicki have returned to the community of Hafford after 16 years to operate the K-Bar Inn.
Adjournment for remaining Gold Eagle suspects

Adjournment for remaining Gold Eagle suspects

The two remaining suspects in the Gold Eagle Casino cheating case will see their matters back in court in November.
Aquatics centre operations deficit $625,000

Aquatics centre operations deficit $625,000

North Battleford city council faced the music Monday with respect to operating budgets for the new Co-op Aquatic Centre. The city is facing an annual projected net loss of $625,154. The numbers come from a Sept.

Debt bylaw for CUPlex passes

The debt bylaw to borrow $24 million to construct the four components of the Credit Union CUPlex project has received final approval from city council.
Wind shifts in snow clearing debate

Wind shifts in snow clearing debate

It appears a change in approach is coming from North Battleford City Hall with respect to ensuring compliance with the city's sidewalk clearing bylaw.

Drugs, cash seized in raid

Battlefords RCMP have charged two people after a drug raid Thursday. Charged are Tania Lee Young, 41, and a 15-year-old male young offender. A search warrant was executed on a residence located at 1422 - 108th St.

Portable classroom for Notre Dame School

Notre Dame School will be seeing the addition of a portable classroom, according to a building plan presented at North Battleford city council Monday.

Few RMs to hold elections in 2011

Two elections, 22 incumbents returned and three new councillors elected by acclamation. That's the situation in local Rural Municipalities after nominations for positions in Divisions 2, 4 and 6 closed on September 21.