Local News

They had a year of successes in a region where the entrepreneur is king. That's what the Prairie Innovation Enterprise Region (PIER) reported at their annual meeting held September 14 in LeRoy.

An eight-month-old cat was abused last week in North Battleford. After being let out of the house by its owners, it returned the following morning with scratches, deep cuts, and most of its hair missing.

Fire Chief Pat MacIsaac said there is no reason for anyone to be displaced from their at this time homes. The fire is out. NBFES will continue to monitor the scene and are dousing hot spots.

Killdeer area residents are keeping a wary eye on a huge grass fire lapping at the edges of their development Wednesday afternoon.

The blaze, which reporter John Cairns estimates is really three active fires, is burning on the northwest edge of the city. Smoke was first sighted shortly after noon.

Starting as early as Thursday, Highway 4 stretching from near Highway 16 to 22nd Street will be open to four-lane traffic. Southbound traffic will use new lanes built this construction season, while northbound traffic will use existing lanes.

The Ministry of Education has provided funding to upgrade pre-kindergarten classrooms province-wide, affecting a number of schools in the Battlefords area.

He's back. Brad Pattinson was sworn in Monday night to reclaim his seat on North Battleford city council following a two-year absence from the role.

North Battleford's transit system will have a new look beginning later this week.

It was more than just a regular monthly meeting of the Humboldt and District Chamber of Commerce (HDCC) on September 7. This month they celebrated a Chamber milestone, exceeding 200 members.