Local News

Saturday marked the three-year anniversary of the Prime Minister Stephen Harper's apology, on behalf of Canadians, to the 150,000 aboriginals who suffered in this country's residential school system.

Meeting the evolving housing needs of Humboldt's senior citizens is another challenge facing the city at a time when it's experiencing both unprecedented growth and a serious housing shortage.

There is a saying that it isn't how many times you fall, but how many times you pick yourself up off the ground that matters.

A new homeless shelter proposal has made its way to North Battleford City Hall. However, no decision has been reached on the bid to set up a shelter by the Reclaim Outreach Centre on 102nd Street.

Plans for the July 2 - 3, 2011 Waseca 100th Year Celebration are finalized with expected attendance to be close to 400 people over the two days. The celebration starts Saturday, July 2 at 7:30 a.m.

Premier Brad Wall saw for himself the state of affairs at aging Saskatchewan Hospital Thursday. "There's no substitute to seeing things first hand," Wall said of the tour, which he called a "compelling presentation.

Dumpster fires continue to be a headache and a nuisance for North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services. The latest incident took place around 3:43 p.m. on Friday on the 100 block of Canola Avenue.

North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services responded to a vehicle fire at the back of a building on the 1400 block of 95th Street. The call came in at around 11:40 a.m. Sunday.

Gold Eagle Casino and Don Hilsendager received awards for their contributions to tourism Friday at the Tourism Awareness Week luncheon.

Starting at 6:30 a.m. today. Barricades will be set up on 101st Street between 11th Avenue and 12th Avenue. The Department of Public Works and Engineering will be conducting a service repair. Traffic will be blocked off for most of the day.