Local News

It's been gone for nearly two decades, but this fall, the sounds of band music can once again be heard at Humboldt Collegiate Institute (HCI). HCI's own band program got going on September 20, when director Kate Wickenhauser was hired to run it.

You're holding it in your hands, but you probably don't know much about what went into making this newspaper. First, let's start with the press.

A house that was placarded under the Public Health Act is being spared demolition, at least for now. Public Health recommended the house at 1511-105th St. be demolished. Administration was planning to issue a demolition order on the property.

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce has recognized businesses and individuals who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in providing excellent customer service to the community.

A firearms incident about 10 kilometers north of North Battleford has resulted in an arrest by Battlefords RCMP. A 76-year-old male from the Battlefords was later arrested without incident in connection to the case.

The third quarter crime statistics for the town of Battleford are out, and they are not good.

It was a beautiful weekend and newcomers to Humboldt enjoyed a day out learning about their new community. A New Resident's Social was held on October 16 at the Humboldt and District Museum and Gallery.

North Battleford RCMP are warning the public about a telephone scam currently in operation in the area.

The race to see who will be the candidate representing the Saskatchewan Party in Cut Knife-Turtleford is now in the stretch drive. The nominee will be known Oct. 29 following the second of two scheduled nomination meetings.

Heartland Livestock in Prince Albert handled 1,246 head Oct. 18 and 19. Steers weighing 300 to 400 pounds sold between $1.45 and $1.61; 400 to 500 sold between $1.20 and $1.50; 500 to 600 sold between $1.28 and $1.36; 600 to 700 sold between $1.