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BRSI service expands by 28 per cent

BRSI service expands by 28 per cent

Battlefords Residential Services Inc. is expanding services by 28 per cent in 2012. The organization is building two new homes in the Battlefords that will provide housing options for 12 additional clients.
Weldon family donates pieces of Humboldt history

Weldon family donates pieces of Humboldt history

Letters. Photographs. And even a lock of hair. These small items of great historic value to the Humboldt region were recently donated by the Weldon family to the Humboldt and District Museum and Gallery.
Town raises base tax to recoup budget shortfall

Town raises base tax to recoup budget shortfall

The town of Battleford recently completed budget deliberations for 2012, and the final document results in an estimated shortfall of $208,830. The subject at Tuesday's budget meeting was how to recoup this money.
Reeve addresses road issues at ratepayer meeting

Reeve addresses road issues at ratepayer meeting

The Rural Municipality of Leask No. 464 held its ratepayer meeting April 24 with 20 ratepayers in attendance. Reeve Len Cantin welcomed everyone and introduced his council members.

Northwest communities up for municipal awards

Finalists have been announced in the Saskatchewan Municipal Awards and the Northwest communities of Unity and Paradise Hill are among the nominees. Unity is up for two awards.
Fitness workout encourages body balance

Fitness workout encourages body balance

I graciously lower my body into a semi-reclined position only inches off the floor; I was instructed to place my feet strategically on a platform above my hips and push. Sound like a medical procedure? Nope.
Leask RM council supports bylaw amendment

Leask RM council supports bylaw amendment

The Rural Municipality of Leask No.464 held a public meeting April 25 to address its intent to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend bylaw No. 6-92, known as the zoning bylaw.

Junior Genius program creates enthusiasm

It's a language arts class like no other.

Enhanced living for seniors

A group of concerned individuals in the Battlefords are looking to establish an "enhanced living facility" for the Battlefords' senior community.
Man still mssing

Man still mssing

The Battlefords RCMP are still looking forJames Turgeon, 22. Turgeon was last seen April 17 at 1 p.m. leaving his Battlefords residence on foot.
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