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2012 building permits off to good start

North Battleford building permit values are off to a good start in 2012, building on the torrid pace that was set the previous year.
Crime stats show declines to start 2012

Crime stats show declines to start 2012

The crime statistics are out for North Battleford and they show across-the-board declines in most major categories to begin 2012.
Expanded Co-op Pharmacy officially opens

Expanded Co-op Pharmacy officially opens

Customers of the Battlefords Co-op Pharmacy no longer have to dodge construction activity.
Theatre completion date pushed back yet again

Theatre completion date pushed back yet again

Completion of the theatre component of the CUPlex seems as far off as ever after the latest update from City administration. Parks and Recreation Director Keith Anderson's Feb.
Trappers converge on Humboldt for convention

Trappers converge on Humboldt for convention

Traps, pelts, skinning and boarding - where else will you hear those terms all together than at a convention for trappers? The Saskatchewan Trappers Association (STA) held their 43rd annual convention and meeting at the Bella Vista Inn in Humboldt Fe

Turtleford RCMP member charged with excessive force

A Turtleford RCMP member faces a court date after a complaint about excessive force. Cst. Kelly Brennan, 42, of St. Walburg has been charged with assault and assault causing bodily harm. He has been served a summons and will appear in St.
New recycling fines taking businesses by surprise: Smith

New recycling fines taking businesses by surprise: Smith

The new ban on recyclables at the city landfill, as well as the 50 per cent increase in fees, has caught some businesses by surprise.
CTRC settles into new digs

CTRC settles into new digs

It's a new facility for adult learners. Carlton Trail Regional College (CTRC) started moving into their new facility, connected to both the new Humboldt Collegiate Institute (HCI) and Humboldt Uniplex, on February 10.
Best Business Showcase a go for fall 2013

Best Business Showcase a go for fall 2013

The Battlefords' Best Business Showcase is a go for the fall of 2013. The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce, who is organizing the event, officially announced it is going ahead from Thursday, Oct. 24 to Saturday, Oct. 26 at the CUPlex field house.
New home for Battlefords Community Players, special visitor at Town Council

New home for Battlefords Community Players, special visitor at Town Council

Town council was full of surprises Tuesday, with only four councillors, no Mayor Chris Odishaw, a gallery full of guests and one special, silent visitor. Odishaw had announced that he would miss the meeting at the last town council meeting Feb.
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