Entries for August 2010

Boy recovering after accident at BridgeFest
Man charged with criminal harassment after Battleford vehicle fire
BridgeFest went well, despite cold, wind, and competing events
BridgeFest assists BATC goal of bridging cultures, official says
Teachers back to school early to learn about new teaching aids
Living Sky School Division staff create DI toolkit
Michael Jackson impersonator hopes to perform professionally
New features in Allen Sapp collection on display
 

Two men sentenced for Queen’s Hotel robbery
Watch out for paving projects in the city
Public school division director looks forward to first year at the helm
New superintendent hired at Living Sky School Division
Literacy and numeracy are the focus in Catholic School Division
Chamber of Commerce congratulates city on flood response
Northwest harvest inching along in a wet year
 

Battlefords RCMP help in province-wide theft investigation
More entertainment, activities, food than ever at BridgeFest
Sponsors buy CU Plex Dekker Centre seats
Margaret Bohun wins first prize in monthly BUHF lottery
New event takes off at BridgeFest
Jane Shury named as honourary inductee in Baseball Hall of Fame
 

Girl charged with arson re: portable classroom fire
Legion gets green light to put headstones on vets’ unmarked graves
Higher wheat prices good news, bad news, Ritz says
Feds working to be more “business friendly”
Tax cuts have stimulated economy, MP says
Business owners object to local improvement
 

CU Plex aquatic Centre tender awarded
Crime stats spark city debate
Shut down of long gun registry up to Opposition, Ritz says
Territorial Days attendance on par, manager says

Decision on possible pullout of Battlefords RCMP up to town: Hamilton
RCMP still investigating Moosomin school trailer fire
Protect yourself from forest fire smoke, Health Region official says
Two people hospitalized as result of accident
Motorcycle Ride For Dad organizers pleased by Battlefords turnout
Sask. African Canadians honoured at Battleford Legion Hall
Local African Canadian residents honoured to receive certificates
Cab ride program raises $400 for Hospital Foundation

Battleford mayor considering pulling out of Battlefords RCMP
New court date for man charged in Leoville thefts
Show employers you’re interested and do work well; you’ll go far
No harvest in Northwest yet; haying is slow
Crops one to three weeks behind normal in west central Sask.

Suspect expected in court Monday re: shooting in city
Suspect in 98th St. home invasion denied bail
Town ratifies five-year capital plan
Town arena could be upgraded in 2015
Local accounting firm donates to CU Plex
Reader approves of town council’s decision
Written history confirms ‘siege’ took place, reader says

Resident complains of private parties in public facilities
Territorial Days parade attracts 160 entries
Crime Stoppers want your help to solve these crimes
Town council denies request for cut in ice rental rates
Ice rental rate is low as it is, town official says
Take care while driving
Town council looks at burning building instead of demolishing it
Motorcycle Ride For Dad comes here rain or shine, rider says
BWF may have to drop Nature Centre; can’t afford it, member says
Watch for stolen truck and trailer, RCMP say

Town agrees to solve residents’ concerns re: flooding
Two Mosquito First Nation men plead guilty to TLE charge
Hwy 4 in Battleford could soon be called Col. Otter Trail
Town’s monthly building permit total down
Boys and Girls Club pilot after-school program in town approved
Local Autism Society official unimpressed with gov’t announcement
N.B. among communities to benefit from 3G+ wireless network

New bail hearing dates set for alleged ATM thieves
Bird disease in Jackfish Lake, ML Park areas still being investigated
Siege of Battleford did take place according to written history
Convoy of supplies reportedly captured
Big crowd for ‘siege’ re-enactment
Some details of ‘siege’ and surrounding events still remain unclear
 

Not guilty plea re: alleged attack with crossbow, knife, baseball bat
Firearm, stolen property charges may be laid against N.B. duo
RCMP asking for your help to solve break-in
Experimental sports program may be expanded
Enjoy your job, respect yourself and others, councillor advises
Northwest crops look good, but are a couple of weeks behind
Provincial harvest well behind five-year average

Five rushed to hospital after three-vehicle accident
ATM suspects make first court appearance; bail hearing Monday
Man pleads guilty re: 98th St. home invasion
Preliminary hearing set for pastor charged with sexual assault
Three N.B. men charged in connection with attempted ATM theft
Council of Realtors sponsors Aquatic Centre recognition wall
Motorcycle Ride For Dad coming to the Battlefords
Two fires in the city
Tour shows progress in battling pesky leafy spurge
Sask. Baseball Hall of Fame induction just a week away
Lots of food vendors at BridgeFest
 

Man pleads guilty to his part in Queen’s Hotel robbery
Crime Stoppers wants your help to solve these crimes
Restoration of Fort Battleford Officer’s Quarters is going well
Officer’s son murdered
Decision to stage “siege” up to Parks Canada, co-ordinator says
'Siege' used as excuse to crack down on Aboriginal people: writer
Tourists may not know background of ‘siege’ writer says
Bike ride to raise money for drug rehab centre coming to Battlefords

Two accidents in city
Beware of hantavirus
“Siege” of Battleford never happened, reader says
City hosting Western Municipalities Aboriginal Gathering
Aboriginal people need help to get into the workforce, Fox says
BATC celebrates summer sports program

Red cross sets up toll-free line for severe weather victims
Local resident grateful for help of friends, co-workers in wake of storm
Latest weather stirs fears in July hail storm victim
Battlefords NDP nominating convention Sept. 16
Ritz announces extensions on advances for cattle, hog producers
Timing of stay helps producers: Cattlemens’ Assoc. president
Territorial Days just a week away now
Fair ends with spectacular fireworks
Taxi company supports Hospital Foundation through cab fare initiative
Fort Battleford building becoming more historically accurate
Higher internet speed for three nearby communities
Phillipine market opened for exports of rendered animal products

Construction on performing arts centre expected in about two weeks
Help needed to install deer fencing in community garden
Final step being taken to open up Columbia to Cdn. Ag products
Nearly 80 per cent of hay crop cut in the Northwest
Warm weather is pushing crops along

Funds raised for CU Plex now at $6.4 million
NDP stands by commitment to build new Sask Hospital
Cause of fire still undetermined
Explosion remains under investigation
Everything’s coming together for BridgeFest
BridgeFest looking for more volunteers
$100,000 Lottery kickoff Aug. 20

Local residents like changes to Disaster Assistance Program
No vacation for local couple now, thanks to storm
No shortage of property adjusters: Fire Commissioner
Saskatchewan created its own weather system, Premier says
What will happen to old Sask. Hospital, Lingenfelter asks
Enterprise Regions in “critical condition”
Any first job makes you attractive to future employers

Expect cheques for NB hail damage shortly, Premier says
Premier announces Disaster Assistance Program changes
PDAP changes small steps in the right direction, Opposition says
11th Ave. and 101st St. intersection 4-way stop ‘till further notice
Boys and Girls Club considers program in Battleford
Firefighters respond to call in trailer park
Crops in Battlefords area generally survived the hail storm
Sixty six per cent of hay crop cut in province

Premier Brad Wall expected in city today
Outdoor watering ban lifted
Sexual assault suspect expected back in court this week
If flooded, get furnace, water heater, wiring checked by experts
Resident thanks community, city, gov’t for assistance in flood
Thanks to community for job well done re: flood
Mayor applauds “team effort” in flood
Five people sent to hospital after two-vehicle crash
Record allocations made by Battlefords United Way
Local man wins six medals during performing arts championships