Local News

Carbon monoxide (CO) was very much on the minds of people in the Saskatoon Health Region (SHR) last week. First, the SHR provided an update on their investigation into the CO leak that took place at St. Mary's Villa on December 26.

North Saskatchewan River Municipal Health Holdings continues to work to recruit physicians. At a Feb.

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.