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Weekend storm makes impact

Weekend storm makes impact

It was another wild weather weekend in the Battlefords as two more summer storms made their presence felt in the area.
Sask. Highways Minister says Hwy. 5 will be open soon

Sask. Highways Minister says Hwy. 5 will be open soon

It's been a long time since Hwy. 5 west of Humboldt was open to traffic, but Jim Reiter, Minister of Highways and Infrastructure, thinks the road will be open soon.

Man dead after head-on collision

July 30 at approximately 10:40 a.m. Spiritwood Detachment Members responded to a head-on collision on Highway 3, 7km east of Spiritwood.
Humboldt rolling out storm water rebate program

Humboldt rolling out storm water rebate program

Water has been an issue for many people this year, including the City of Humboldt and its residents. Now, they are rolling out a program that offers people a bit of relief.

Ride for BUH Foundation

From noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 11, Crown Cab will be offering a free cab ride, within the Battlefords limits, to any passenger who donates $10 or more to the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation.

Then there were three

"911, what's your emergency?" Although we all know what number to call in the event of an emergency, very few know what happens on the other end of the line.
Saskatchewan's naval history

Saskatchewan's naval history

There is pride in Moira Gautron's voice when she says her son is in the Canadian Navy. She also has a son who is a major in the air force. "I'm really proud of the fact that they're both involved in the Canadian Forces," she said.
Hospital needs more private space

Hospital needs more private space

August 3, 1945, a newspaper proclaimed the Saskatchewan Hospital to be one of the leading psychiatric facilities in North America. The article pointed out only one shortfall: overcrowding.

Vehicle fire suspicious

A vehicle fire in Battleford early Friday, July 30 is being investigated by the RCMP. "We have deemed the fire suspicious," says Fire Chief Larry Gabruch. The call came in at 5 a.m.
Fire-filled weekend

Fire-filled weekend

Crews called to RV, garage fires over long weekend
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