Local News

It was a time to sew. Tactile artists from across North America came together to share their love of the craft at the Saskatchewan Stitches Conference May 26 to June 5 at St. Peter's College in Muenster.

Members of the Humboldt branch of the Royal Canadian Legion gathered near the Legion section of the public cemetery in Humboldt on June 5 for annual Decoration Day ceremony.

Battleford Cowboy Christmas Parade founder Ray Cox is taking on a new challenge - singing and recording - but his goal is still to support the Battlefords Empty Stocking Fund.

Friday, it was announced the Juno Award winning rock singer will be headlining the third annual Battlefords BridgeFest celebration. Joining Bif Naked will be The Sheepdogs and Chad Klinger as the opening performances on the main stage.

A family dog died during a fire in North Battleford early Wednesday. The fire broke out in a single story residence at the 1200 block of 109th Street. The blaze broke out around 12:30 a.m. The fire was contained to the kitchen area.

North Battleford's city manager has been elected to a prestigious position with the Canadian Association of Municipal Administators. Jim Toye was elected president of the organization at their annual general meeting May 31 in Halifax.

It's the last year for the rodeo. The Humboldt Summer Sizzler and Rodeo will have to change its name in 2012, as this is the last year the event will include a CCA sanctioned rodeo at the Elgar Petersen Arena.

Battleford council will be meeting next week as it is in the final stages of its budget process. A budget meeting has been scheduled for Monday at 6 p.m. at Battleford Town Hall.

Living Sky School Division's board covered a lot of ground in their May 25 board meeting.

North Saskatchewan River Municipal Health Holdings held their regular meeting May 17 at the RM of Mervin office in Turtleford. Two physicians are presently working through the assessment process with the Collage of Physicians and Surgeon.