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Witchekan Lake man missing

Witchekan Lake man missing

Spiritwood RCMP are requesting the public's assistance in locating 54-yer-old Cyril Jules Fineday of the Witchekan Lake First Nation. Fineday was last seen in Saskatoon March 12.
Grassfire season off to a very early start

Grassfire season off to a very early start

Grassfire season is off to an unseasonably early start in the Battlefords. Usually it's April when North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services is called to respond to the first reported grassfires in the area.
Man seriously injured in rollover

Man seriously injured in rollover

It sat up on a rise near Hwy. 5 the next day - a crumpled mass of metal that was once a small car. The four-door Audi, which had been driven by a 25-year-old man originally from LeRoy, left the road late in the evening on March 17.
Government brings in balanced, restrained 2012 budget

Government brings in balanced, restrained 2012 budget

The Saskatchewan government has brought down what it calls a balanced budget that will retain the "Saskatchewan advantage.
Report suspicious persons

Report suspicious persons

RCMP have received numerous reports of items being stolen from vehicles that were rummaged through. These criminal activities usually happen overnight to vehicles parked in residential areas.

City pushing for WestJet service

The City of North Battleford is pushing ahead with efforts to be one of the communities included as part of the new WestJet Regional airline.
Bater joins Battlefords Tourism

Bater joins Battlefords Tourism

Former Liberal leader Ryan Bater is no longer a "free agent." He has joined the team at Battlefords Tourism as tourism development manager, which means he will be staying in the Battlefords, at least for the next several months.

Tenants, families still waiting for right apology

A clear and sincere apology. That's what former residents of enriched housing at St. Mary's Villa and their families say they still want from the Saskatoon Health Region (SHR). At the end of February, 10 residents of the enriched housing units at St.
Holy Qu'ran Tour makes way to North Battleford

Holy Qu'ran Tour makes way to North Battleford

Adherents of the Islam faith took their message of peace and harmony to North Battleford on March 15. Members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association were in the city for an open house at North Battleford Public Library on "The Holy Qur'an.

Garage nightclub smoked out

Fire crews responded Sunday morning to another incident on Railway Avenue.
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