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RCMP year-end stats

They're putting more people in cells, catching more traffic issues and dealing with a lot more stolen vehicles. Cpl.

New housing incentives approved

A number of amended housing incentives have been adopted by North Battleford city council.

Plan for a safe ride this snowmobile season

Jan. 16 marked the beginning of Snowmobile Safety Week in Saskatchewan. The Saskatchewan Safety Council, along with the Saskatchewan Snowmobile Safety Association work together to promote safe and responsible attitudes when snowmobiling. From Jan.
Major donation made to BUHF

Major donation made to BUHF

TD Bank Group has announced one of its largest gifts to date in North Battleford with a $30,000 donation to Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation (BUH).

Water main break under control

There were more water problems for the City of North Battleford last week - this time, a water main break in the north end. The break happened at 101st Street and 20th Avenue Friday afternoon, and the street was blocked to traffic.
2010 year of growth, storms: MLA Harpauer

2010 year of growth, storms: MLA Harpauer

Exciting, in lots of good ways and some bad, is what 2010 was in Saskatchewan and Humboldt. That sums up Humboldt MLA Donna Harpauer's comments about the past year when contacted by the Journal in December.

Water Treatment Plant No.1 to be shut down for two days

Another water treatment plant in North Battleford is to be shut down temporarily, though this time it was a planned shutdown. Water Treatment Plant No. 1 will be temporarily shut down for approximately two days, starting at 8 a.m. Tuesday.

Extremely icy roads sends Jeep rolling

Terrible road conditions led to a number of vehicles heading into the ditch between Humboldt and Muenster on January 6, but only one required a response from Humboldt's emergency services. At about 4:30 p.m.

City getting ready for SUMA

The City of North Battleford is once again gearing up for participation at this year's Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association convention later this month in Saskatoon. The convention, Jan. 30 to Feb.
Local legacy to Olympic torch relay unveiled

Local legacy to Olympic torch relay unveiled

A year after the Olympic Torch made its way through the Battlefords, a lasting legacy was unveiled at the North Battleford Sports Museum and Hall of Fame. An interactive "living legacy" commemorating the Torch Relay and the events of Jan.
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