Entries for April 2010

Man accused of stabbing woman at bank pleads guilty to two charges
Co-op has third best year ever
Big turnover in low seniority staff
Automated checkouts, parking lot controls planned at Co-op
Meota School to be closed this year
Where’s money for new Sask. Hospital, Labour Council asks
Health Care workers picket during Health Region meeting
MS Walk this Sunday
This week is Sexual Assault Awareness Week

Name of woman killed in Moosomin rollover released
City budget is now officially law
City passes resolution supporting land for Northland Power
There may be new life for old sewage treatment plant
Catholic School Division sets up fund in Community Foundation
NWRC students honoured at Chapel Gallery
 

Herb Cox wins Battlefords Sask. Party nomination
Odishaw declines suggestion to run for Cut Knife T’ford nomination
RCMP investigating accident which claimed woman’s life
RCMP ask for public’s help to solve sexual assault case
Indoor Rodeo was a great success, committee chair says
Union local president urges Health Region to get involved in bargaining

Kinsmen, Kinettes give $150,000 to multiplex aquatic centre
It’s time to give back, Kinsmen say
Violent prisoner escapes from S’toon Correctional Centre
Bike, vehicle accident
BridgeFest committee wants your ideas re: events, activities
Children inspire local artist

B’ford sets its budget
Former N.B. doctor fined $15,000
First Nations Winter Games could pump $6.2 million into B’fords
Games participants will make good role models, Chiefs say
Firefighters battle grass fire on Wearing Road
North Battleford man among Sask. Baseball Hall of Fame inductees

City defends tax hike during Chamber of Commerce meeting
North Battleford residents deserve the best, Buglas says
Mayor, Chamber president pledge to work together
Priceless Allen Sapp paintings, exhibits saved from grass fire
Two Sweetgrass First Nation residents face drug charges
Robert and Marion George win $1,000
Northwest communities get high speed upgrades

Local man wins nearly $123,000 on Lotto 6-49 ticket
Kinsmen Indoor Rodeo turns 40 this weekend
Watch for fraud when buying or selling on the ‘net, RCMP say
Busy season for North Battleford Golf and Country Club
Local court houses to be made more “child friendly”
Pennies From Heaven fundraiser for food bank now on
Smoker was a success, despite smaller crowd, organizer says

B’ford council reserves decision on condo proposal for two weeks
Council will renegotiate condo project with developer, mayor says
Crime stats fall in Battleford during first quarter of 2010
RCMP urged to crack down harder on quad drivers
More grass fires behind swimming pool

Deals with China could boost value of crops, Ritz says
China, Canada agree to work on opening beef market
Value of construction projects in city nearly double last year’s figures
N.W. producers plan to grow more canola, cut spring wheat acreage
Local man’s term as president of provincial organization ending
Firefighters respond to grass fire behind pool

Sask. Union of Nurses to press gov’t on money for new Sask. Hospital
Nurses’ union president says gov’t has more work to do in health care
Granite Curling Club makes request to amalgamate with B’ford club
Granite Curling Club board expands
Interim credit union CEO told to carry on
Gord Parkinson new Battle River Settlement chair
Unique painting technique draws interest during show

Health region launches investigation into flesh eating disease incident
Multiplex fundraising at roughly 50 per cent of target
Art to be promient in multiplex, fundraising drive
Construction of Performing Arts Centre could begin in June
Need input to avoid problems like those in Swift Current: Cubbon
Larry Doke running for Sask Party nomination in Cut Knife T’ford
RCMP ask for your help to catch off-sale robber

City is finalist for Sask. Municipal Award
New Battlefords United Way board meets next week
Taste of Culture sells more tickets than ever

Battleford mayor running for Sask. Party nomination in B’fords
City council tables approval of budget for two weeks
Buglas defends city’s tax rate vs. other similar sized cities
Innovation C.U. restructuring costs $1.4 million
City council hooked on Yellow Fish Road program
Citizens don’t realize their impact on water bodies: Houk
City council highlights

Second youth charged in armed robbery expected back in court today
WPD Ambulance responds to 20 storm-related calls in 24 hours
Snow storm snarls local dog show
B’fords Community Players win three awards in play festival
Public invited to comment on new River Valley Master Plan
New Battle River Settlement chair to be chosen tonight
Dance club grateful for community support
Several regions of Ukraine represented at Svoboda Dance Festival
 

French parachutist coming back this month for big jump
House fire in city
Storm creates scary drive home for local truck driver
Farmers excited over much needed moisture
Moisture is much appreciated
Agri-Mex trade show a success despite stormy weather
Culture buffs brave weather for A Taste of Culture
Good crowd at Taste of Culture, despite storm
More fundraisers for homeless Thunderchild First Nation family
Power outage in Battlefords
Borden couple wins BUHF Previous Purchaser’s draw

Fire ban in RM of Battle River
Thunderchild family loses everything in grass fire
Correction
Ten individuals, two groups eligble to compete in music Provincials
Kiwanis Battlefords Music Festival awards
Piano, strings and vocal arts awards
Groups, individuals win vocal awards
 

Firefighters battle grass fire south of Battleford
BUH Foundation chair unconcernd about new access to patient records
Prism is headline act for BridgeFest
BridgeFest organizers looking for help from volunteers, non-profits
Maunula buys Re/Max of the Battlefords
Broker/owner has enjoyed real estate business
Traffic law enforcement program yields big results
Local woman returns home after working in Asia
ESL teacher happy to be back in Canada

Three men arrested for having prohibited weapons, drugs
Town meeting with AECOM late this week re: Hwy 4 improvements
Town in good financial shape
Town council Oks price for condo land
Firefighters battle grass, brush fire in RM of North Battleford
Town council approves revised gas tax agreement
Revenue agreement extended for two years
Alumi Glass wins bid for new Opera House windows
Town receives $1,100 cheque from Horses ‘n Harness Club
Cellphone coverage improved between city and Whitkow
Town gives thumbs up to subdivision in RM of Battle River
Chautauqua Dog Show returns

Changes to city budget figures
City makes Alta. magazine’s list of 10 places to be in Sask.
Local citizens encouraged to provide feedback into community plan
Local couple receives award for work in bison industry
Sask. Baseball Hall of Fame AGM April 18
Svoboda Dance Festival celebrates 20 years
Dance Club will mark 40th anniversary next year
Watch out for affinity fraud

City taxes finalized: up 3.9 per cent
City administrative staff asked to accommodate workers
Local residents, Cochin Community Players receiving awards
Seniors needed to participate in 55+ Games
55+ Games District Playdowns May 15
BridgeFest could feature Disneyland aspect
BridgeFest volunteers needed
B’ford Communities in Bloom committee needs help
Fire burns down home; family of 7 in shock

Innovation C.U. board considering merger with two other C. unions
Total city taxation expected to rise 3.9 per cent
City’s full-time fire department defended
Retiring Galleries director praised
User fees part of solution to cut health costs: Finance Minister
Gov’t must have the cash to build new Sask. Hospital, Gantefoer says
Mosquito First Nation officials back in court May 4
Preliminary hearing set for home invasion suspect
BBEX finalists announced
Hosanna musical considered a great success