Local News

The town of Battleford announced that the new traffic signal lights on Highway 4 will be activated this week. The new signals were scheduled to be activated on Tuesday.

North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services personnel say they have responded to two intentionally-set fires in one week. On Friday they reported that fire crews were sent to the 1400 Block of 103rd Street, responding to a vehicle on fire.

North Battleford officially kicked off its 2013 centennial celebration this week. They unveiled their logo for the celebration - a blue logo with the North Battleford water tower prominently displayed.

The fundraising campaign for the Credit Union CUPlex received another boost last week with a $50,000 donation. The donation comes from Bill and Eunice Wilson, who are sponsoring the whirlpool in the Battlefords Co-op Aquatic Centre.

The Battlefords have no shortage of spectacular events throughout the summer months, and again one of the most anticipated celebrations is BridgeFest. The Battlefords Scuba Community will bring something new to BridgeFest this year.

If you plan to imbibe intoxicating beverages be sure to find someone else to get behind the wheel. That's the message from Cpl. Michael Benjamin, team leader of the North West Region Traffic Services of the RCMP.

Battleford RCMP are seeking assistance in locating an 83 year old female from the Rabbit Lake area. Bernice Carnahan was last seen at approximately 9 a.m. Friday, Aug. 10, 2012 in Rabbit Lake, but was believed to have come to Battleford.

City Council has approved changes in rates for both the Aquatic Centre and the ice surface at Elgar Petersen Arena.

Three new physicians are coming on stream to serve the clinics operated by North Saskatchewan River Health Holdings. Dr. Dandugula arrived this summer and Health Holdings reports he is settling into his practice. He retunred to Scotland Aug.

The Frenchman Butte Museum is hosting their annual Museum Festival Day, Sunday, Aug. 12.