Local News

The City of North Battleford's 2011 Budget and five-year operating plan was approved by council March 28, with only councillor Grace Lang opposing the motion. The budget will carry with it an 8.58 per cent increase in taxation. Of the increase, 6.

The budget tabled by Canada's federal government last week has been overshadowed by the fall of that government and a federal election set for May 2.

Equine massage is a technique that continues to draw interest in natural holistic horse care.

The RCMP are asking for the public's help in nabbing a few thieves. Around 6 p.m. March 24, an older model Chevy truck with a flat deck trailer drove into the yard of a residence in the Paynton area.

Spring is arriving slowly, but as the mounds of snow that collected over the winter begin to melt away, more comes to light than dog do, cigarette butts and litter, namely needles.

Agriculture is the backbone of Saskatchewan and it is safe to say the Rural Municipality of North Battleford has survived 100 years due in large part to a consistent agricultural tradition. Saturday, R.M.

The City of North Battleford Public Works Department is repairing a water main break on the 800 block of 106th Street. The block is closed to traffic until further notice and the main has been repaired.

Although their mission trip to Mexico was cancelled due to a travel advisory, the John Paul II Collegiate missions team is refusing to give up on their goal of making the world a better place.

North Battleford SARCAN depot has earned two customer service awards announced at the Recycling Depot supervisor training event held in early March.

The president of the local chapter of psychiatric nurses has been disappointed - again.