Local News

The board of directors of West Central Pelleting Ltd., based inWilkie, has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding on mutual co-operation with Haoyue Halal Meat Co., Ltd. (Haoyue) of Changchun, China.

A section of Hwy. 5 - the Main Street and 8th Avenue intersection, also known as the Hwy. 5 and Hwy. 20 intersection - located between 7th St. and 9th St. will be temporarily closed this week to allow for paving.

A Neon Charger was destroyed by fire on the 1500 block of 104th Street, North Battleford at approximately 3:20 a.m. Sept. 9. A half hour later, a 1987 grey Nissan Pickup Truck was also destroyed by fire on the 1500 block of 107th Street.

It's one of Humboldt's historic treasures, and one of Canada's, too. Now, the Humboldt and District Museum and Gallery's building - the historic Post Office - is being designated as one of Saskatchewan's 50 Provincial Heritage Properties.

Education is a valuable asset and the opportunity to study abroad in a hands-on atmosphere is an irreplaceable experience. At least the program has been for Damien Richette and Justine Robert of France.

Another familiar face from City Hall has been confirmed in the race for North Battleford council. Incumbent Ray Fox filed his nomination papers this week to officially seek his fourth term on council.

Home ec room - gone; shop - gone; classrooms - gone; art room - gone. A huge portion of the former Humboldt Collegiate Institute (HCI) building, located along Hwy.

Battlefords public school students going into Grade 8 in September of 2013 will be attending their classes at the North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS).

Northwest Community Futures has received the go-ahead to develop a two-storey building at 504 Frontier Way.

The current mayor of North Battleford has made it clear he wants to stay on the job for the next four years. Ian Hamilton filed his nomination papers Monday at City Hall to officially kick off his campaign for a second term as mayor.