Local News

It's an election year in Saskatchewan. And with its latest budget, the Saskatchewan Party could have made all sorts of grand spending gestures in the hopes of winning an easy return to power.

Innovation Credit Union members can look forward to patronage allocation totaling $2.2 million this year. The organization reported 10.9 per cent growth in its total administered assets in 2010.

They don't think the spring melt will call for its use, but the City of Humboldt's Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) has developed a new plan if a major flood hits the community.

Thursday was a busy day for the North Battleford Fire and Emergency, as they responded to two motor vehicle accidents. The first was just after 7:30 a.m. when they were called to the junction of highway 40 and 16 East.

Students in the Battlefords and area were able to learn about the possibilities awaiting them after graduation last week during two separate events.

Shortly before 2 p.m. Monday, North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services responded to a house call at 1332 96th street in North Battleford.

With the spring of 2011 just around the corner, the major event of spring 2012 is on the minds of many.

Codie Prevost and his band will be performing at the Bourdage Cameron Arena in Spiritwood April 30. The concernt is sponsored by the Northern Lakes Health Committee and proceeds will go towards doctor recruitment in Spiritwood.

A former Humboldt Collegiate Institute (HCI) teacher has been charged with a sexual offense. Jeff Anthony Schlosser, 44, has pleaded not guilty to one count of sexual exploitation. He was charged under Section 153.1.a of the Criminal Code.

Water, water everywhere is what local emergency services are preparing for this spring. Humboldt and area First Responders and Emergency Medical Services personnel had a special training session at the Humboldt Aquatic Centre on March 22.