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Demolition date for old hospital yet to be set

Demolition date for old hospital yet to be set

It will be demolished, but they don't know when just yet. The move from the old Humboldt District Hospital building, circa 1955, into the new Humboldt District Health Complex is now complete.
Fire department on lookout for dumpster arsonists

Fire department on lookout for dumpster arsonists

Frustrated fire officials are urging the public to be on the lookout for arsonists - again - in connection to dumpster fires in the city. Dumpster fires have become an annual occurrence in the city at this time of year.

Boy struck by vehicle

A boy was taken to Battlefords Union Hospital after being hit by a motor vehicle May 4. North Battlefored Fire and Emergency Services reports the boy was unharmed in the incident. The collision happened around 5:22 p.m.

Pursuit of stolen vehicle near Maidstone

A young offender has been charged in connection to theft of a motor vehicle reported stolen in the Maidstone area.
Essay captures national attention

Essay captures national attention

Story:How exciting would it be to know your passion for writing has earned an award in all of Canada? This is what 12-year-old, Grade 7 student Katrina Laing has accomplished.
Canpotex holds railcar facility open house

Canpotex holds railcar facility open house

An open house took place in Lanigan April 26 to introduce area residents to the new railcar maintenance and staging facility to be built near town.
NWRC turns out crop of trained workers

NWRC turns out crop of trained workers

North West Regional College recently held a closing ceremony to recognize students completing requirements in business, office education, aboriginal community development, electrician, carpentry, welding, and youth care worker programs delivered at B
Mental health champions chosen for 2011

Mental health champions chosen for 2011

The Champions of Mental Health Awards initiative was conceived and organized by the North Battleford branch of the Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of Saskatchewan (RPNAS) last year, with five members of the community being presented awards

PNHR addresses rising tide of dimentia

Prairie North Health Region and all of society are facing ever greater challenges in dealing with the rising tide of dementia and care of individuals suffering from the disease, according to a PNHR press release.
Baseball players swing into action

Baseball players swing into action

Baseball season has begun. After several weeks of practice indoors, one bantam, one peewee and possibly four mosquito baseball teams have begun practice and will soon have games on the diamonds.