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Battlefords Ag. Society cancels Agrimex Spring Trade Show
The Battlefords Agricultural Society announced Friday, they have cancelled the Agrimex Farm, Trade and Home Show for the second straight year, due to the ongoing pandemic. General Manager of the Ag. S...
Jan 29, 2021
Special syringes shouldn't overshadow other vaccination tools, pharmacy prof says
TORONTO - Special syringes that help generate extra doses of COVID-19 vaccines may be in demand right now, but one expert says the country shouldn't treat it as the only solution to getting Canadians ...
Jan 29, 2021
A look at the details of the new COVID-19 related travel restrictions
OTTAWA - The federal Liberal government unveiled new restrictions on travel Friday designed to slow the spread of COVID-19. Here's a look at what they are. Flights: - as of Jan. 31 and until April 30,...
Jan 29, 2021
John Chaney, 89, Temple's commanding basketball coach, dies
PHILADELPHIA - John Chaney, one of the nation's leading Black coaches and a commanding figure during a Hall of Fame basketball career at Temple, died Friday. He was 89. The university said he died aft...
Jan 29, 2021
John Chaney, 89, Temple's commanding basketball coach, dies
PHILADELPHIA - John Chaney, one of the nation's leading Black coaches and a commanding figure during a Hall of Fame basketball career at Temple, died Friday. He was 89. The university said he died aft...
Jan 29, 2021
Battlefords Chamber of Commerce planning online luncheon ceremony to induct new chair for 2021
The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce is getting ready to hold its 115th Annual Chair's Luncheon and Annual General Meeting next month.The event will be held Tuesday, Feb. 9, from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.Us...
Jan 29, 2021
328 new cases of COVID-19, 300 recoveries, and seven deaths
The Saskatchewan Health Authority administered 308 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine yesterday. This brings the provincial total of vaccines given to 35,091 in Saskatchewan. As of January 29, 107 per cent...
Jan 29, 2021
Whitecaps acquire veteran goaltender Evan Newton from Indy Eleven
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps have acquired goalkeeper Evan Newton from United Soccer League club Indy Eleven and signed him to a two-year contract through 2022, with a club option for 2023.The ...
Jan 29, 2021
COVID-19 Case at Notre Dame Elementary
A positive case of COVID-19 was diagnosed in an individual at Notre Dame Elementary School in North Battleford.Light of Christ Catholic School Division (LCCSD) was informed earlier today by officials ...
Jan 29, 2021
Canada suspends sun flights, insists on COVID tests, quarantine for air travellers
OTTAWA - Winter-weary Canadians eyeing a vacation were told to spike travel plans Friday as Ottawa cancelled flights to popular sun destinations, ordered all arrivals to test for COVID-19, and swallow...
Jan 29, 2021