Local News

Former North Battleford mayor Julian Sadlowski - educator, artist, historian and public servant - has passed away. Sadlowski, mayor of North Battleford from 2003 to 2009, passed away Friday night after a long battle with cancer. He was 76.

The Battlefords United Way are looking back on a strong 2011 campaign and looking forward to what 2012 will bring.

It is looking like a good start to the year for farmers.After high levels of moisture for the last few years, farmers are looking forward to seeding this spring.

The Battlefords WPD ambulance unveiled a new piece of equipment that is likely to see regular use in the future.

Saskatchewan's efforts in promoting international trade was top of the minds of Rotary members at their luncheon Monday.

After a number of months of preparation the first stage of expanded transit service is ready to launch in North Battleford.

Battlefords RCMP are looking into an incidence of arson at the Government House site south of Battleford. Two vehicles were observed leaving the area at the time of the March 24 fire. Police are still looking for a car and a truck.

The spring meeting of the District No. 35 4-H Council was held March 15 in Neilburg. Congratulations to the Maidstone Gully Multiple 4-H Club junior curling team. They represented District No. 35 at the regional competition in Biggar.

The week of April 30 to May 5 has been declared Early Childhood Intervention Week in the province of Saskatchewan. The week has provided ECIP with an opportunity to promote what its role is in the province.

Blaine Lake TOPS No. 5167 held its Keep Off Pounds (KOPS) graduation April 10 in celebration of having two of its members achieve their goal weight.