Local News

Fire-damaged commercial bays on 100th Street have been spared from the wrecking ball. Owners of the property at 2112 - 100th St. were finally successful with their appeal of a demolition order on the property issued in October.

The Melfort constituency has seen a change in leadership, but not party. Kevin Phillips, former mayor of Melfort, was voted in as the Melfort Saskatchewan Party MLA. "It feels great," said Phillips. "It has been quite an experience.

North Battleford is almost ready to bring down its budget and has set the dates for councillors to go over the 2012 operating budget and five-year capital plan. Dec. 13 and 14 and Dec.

North Battleford is one of 11 communities getting improved 4G network coverage from SaskTel. According to a news release last week, North Battleford has added two 1900 MHZ carriers, with those completed Oct. 25.

RCMP have arrested a man in connection with a stabbing incident late last week at Little Pine First Nation. Norman Bird, age 18, faces charges of aggravated assault and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

Cut Knife RCMP are reminding vehicle owners to lock their vehicles and to remove keys and valuables after yet another truck was stolen in the district Friday.

Overcrowding in Battlefords schools is on the agenda to be addressed by Living Sky School Division, and a board committee has been struck to recommend how to proceed.

Update (11/29/11): Floyd Littllewolfe was arrested last night without incident and has been remanded. He is scheduled to make his first court appearance later in the week in Lloydminster, Sask.

Do you know an outstanding citizen in Humboldt and the surrounding area? If you do, let the Journal know - fast.

The Christmas season is an opportunity to make the community sparkle, and Kiwanis Club of the Battlefords and CJNB Radio are once again offering incentives to decorate the great outdoors with their Lights Before Christmas campaign.