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Local teams win PotashCorp Fire Fighter's Rodeo

Local teams win PotashCorp Fire Fighter's Rodeo

Hundreds of people turned out to watch the PotashCorp's 29th Annual Fire Fighters' Rodeo on September 11 at the Lanigan Recreation Complex.

Dialogue continues on BTC's CUPlex commitment: Toye

An inquiry as to whether Battlefords Tribal Council had provided confirmation of last fall's financial commitment for the Credit Union CUPlex was one of several items to dominate Monday night's city council meeting in North Battleford.
Human foot mystery endures

Human foot mystery endures

In 1993, a human foot and running shoe were located along the North Saskatchewan River near Prince Albert, approximately one kilometre west of the river forks. The foot was examined by the University of Saskatchewan Department of Archaeology.

Subjectivity colours historic facts

Though some basic facts can be agreed upon, how a person views the events of the North West Resistance is subjective. To start with, there has been a movement to re-label the events a "resistance" rather than a "rebellion.

New marketing co-ordinator at Chamber

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce has taken on a new marketing co-ordinator. Lora Sander has taken over that position with the Chamber. Sander is a Luseland resident and a mother of three daughters. In a Sept.

City urging people to slow down, obey signs

With the large amount of road work happening in North Battleford, the City is urging people to slow down, stay alert and obey barricades and signs.
North West Resistance peopled with "characters"

North West Resistance peopled with "characters"

To hear local author Wayne Brown tell it, the North West Resistance is a tale of larger-than-life characters, calamity, disorganization and hardship. The people involved in the North West Resistance make for interesting reading.

More 'friends' of the CUPlex announced

The momentum for the Credit Union CUPlex fundraising campaign continues with the release this week of the names of a number of "friends" who have contributed to the project.

Health region discusses priorities

The Prince Albert Parkland regional Health Authority's annual general meeting was held Sept. 8 evening in Prince Albert. About 35 people attended the meeting.
Rain having impact on cemetery: York

Rain having impact on cemetery: York

Wet weather is not a dead issue in North Battleford, as the city's cemeteries are now the latest to face challenges because of this year's increased rain and moisture. Parks and Recreation Director Stuart York reported to council Sept.
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