Local News

The third annual Archives Week presentation by the City of North Battleford Historic Archives took place at the Territorial Mall Feb. 9 to 11 and the Frontier Mall, Feb. 10.

A group of energetic individuals from the Blaine Lake community and surrounding area have been diligent in planning for the town's centennial celebrations in 2012.

Seasonal workers could get a rude awakening when they come to the Battlefords this spring. During the Feb. 22 town council meeting, council unanimously voted to increase camping rates at Eiling Kramer Campground, effective March 1.

RCMP urge caution on icy grid roads

There was a little less conversation and little more fundraising action at the North Battleford Legion Feb. 14, when Elvis made an appearance for a Canadian Cancer Society Fundraiser. Elvis impersonator Jeff Bodner, a B.C.

Relief is on the way for livestock producers dealing with feed shortages due to excess moisture.

A 31-year-old man was found dead 400 metres south of St. Walburg Sunday. Bystanders located the man's body at 11:40 a.m. and placed a 911 call.

The Battlefords Business Excellence Awards (BBEX) Committee has awarded a $1,000 BBEX scholarship to Kelcey Redding, business certificate student at North West Regional College.

Battlefords MLA Len Taylor has a new role in advance of the return of the legislature in March. He will take on duties as the opposition critic for Highways and Infrastructure. Taylor was appointed to the new role Feb.

A woman already serving time behind bars is facing charges following an investigation into a May 21, 2010 robbery of a business in the 100 block of 99th Street in North Battleford.