Local News

When walking down Main Street in Humboldt, people may notice that something is a little different. The local committee Communities in Bloom has started to paint the fire hydrants down Main Street to look like Humboldt Broncos hockey players.

Family members and friends of patients at any of the hospitals or residents of long-term care facilities in the Prince Albert Parkland Health Region will now be able to send messages to loved ones thanks to the expanded capacity of the region's Well

One Humboldt business has been nominated for a Saskatchewan Achievement in Business Excellence (ABEX) award. Century 21 Diamond Realty has been shortlisted for the Marketing award in the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce's ABEx awards.

The case against several accused of treaty land entitlement fraud on Poundmaker First Nation is going to trial.

Two newly minted journeypersons from the Northwest were among 32 completing apprentices, newly certified as journeypersons, who have earned awards for their outstanding achievements in the skilled trades.

Making the correct choices for the future can lead to a better paying job, but the direction one takes in post-secondary education can also lead to a little bit of cash for school. The Maidstone Health Care Auxiliary Bursary is offered every fall.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Battlefords is busy in its new location after hiring new staff Wednesday. The organization, which is now at #703-1101-101 St, had been led by Valerie Montgomery-Bull alone.

North Battleford is gearing up once again for their second annual Christmas Parade. This year the organizing committee has decided to plan a Night of Lights parade, anticipating floats and entries with Christmas lights.

Charges have been laid against several individuals following a search and seizure conducted in North Battleford last week.

North West Terminal Ltd. (NWT) achieved positive financial results for the company after its first nine months of operations in 2010-11, according to the board of directors For the period beginning Nov.