Local News

The Living Sky School Division board continued a long discussion about bus routes April 4, and though they did not reach any definite conclusions, they have pledged to review their policy.

During the early morning hours March 30, a storm window was stolen from a residence on the 1400 block of 92nd Street, North Battleford.

A new president and a new vice-president were elected for the Humboldt and District Chamber of Commerce (HDCC) at its annual meeting on March 27.

Blaine Lake Community Association (BLCA) held its annual general meeting April 3 in conjunction with a volunteer appreciation barbecue. The weather was beautiful with the mercury reaching 17 degrees making ideal barbecuing weather.

North Battleford city council has authorized the permanent closure of a portion of two streets in North Battleford's north end. The first is a portion of 25th Avenue in Fairview Heights adjacent to Henderson Drive.

The new mill rates are now in effect in North Battleford. Third and final reading took place for the two bylaws that put in place the 3.9 per cent mill rate increase at Monday's council meeting.

The City of North Battleford is making it known it wants the debris at the Jesus is Alive building site cleaned.

Another spring ritual is back. That's right - North Battleford's street sweepers are out cleaning the city streets, which are still covered in dirt after what was a mild winter.

It's not often that one can reap the rewards of a home-based business in just three short years but Cora Putz of Saskatoon can relate to the old adage that 'dreams really do come true.

They want to help more people. The annual general meeting of Humboldt Emergency Relief Organization (HERO) was held on March 27. HERO is an organization that provides financial assistance to people who require medical treatement away from home.