Local News

The third of four CUPlex projects slated to be completed is the curling facility, which has an estimated substantial completion date of June 15, according to Parks and Recreation Director Keith Anderson's latest update to city council this month.

The balls were rolling and the pins were dropping on January 17 at the grand "re-opening" of the Bruno and District Bowling Alley.

The funding issues threatening the operation of the emergency homeless shelter operated by Battlefords Indian Métis Friendship Centre appear to be resolved. The emergency homeless shelter had only enough funds to operate until Jan 31.

North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services were busy dealing with several separate incidents over the weekend, including three dumpster fires and a serious motor vehicle collision with extensive damage.

A general manager has been selected and the members of the arm's length governance board have been named to oversee the running of the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts.

Some major changes and renovations could come to North Battleford City Hall in the next few years. A space planning study was commissioned by the City from Group2 Architecture Engineering Inc.

A woman, who has gone missing from Blaine Lake Care Home, was last seen Friday, Jan. 27 at about 1:30 p.m. Rose Brass, age 31, left the care home that day at about 12:15 p.m. and waslast seen at GasPlus in Blaine Lake.

The Humboldt Good Neighbour Store wowed the community with its 2011 disbursement of $205,000 among 31 area organizations.

North Battleford council has given its stamp of approval to the establishment of 58 bus stops as part of the overhaul of the city's transit system. The bus stops were approved Jan. 23.

There was cause for celebration at Battleford Town Council Jan. 23, as the Town gave awards to employees and volunteers for long records of service. Twelve volunteers and employees earned awards for service.