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Amita Kuttner says party must stop infighting, focus on environmental issues
OTTAWA - Amita Kuttner, the newly named interim leader of the Green Party of Canada, says their job is to "heal" the party after months of infighting and strife. Kuttner, 30, who identifies as nonbina...
Nov 25, 2021
Doctor addresses parents’ skepticism about COVID vaccines for children
While some parents are determined to have their sons and daughters vaccinated against COVID-19, other parents have a different mindset.Skeptical parents in the province want to see a bit of time go by...
Nov 25, 2021
McRoberts set to return to Riders’ lineup for playoff showdown
Paul McRoberts doesn't need to look hard to find inspiration.Much like the Saskatchewan Roughriders' slotback has a passion for football, his mom - Sherry Triplett - has a passion for her own career."...
Nov 25, 2021
Battleford council approves account transfer for reserve fund
The Town of Battleford is transferring its minimum reserve fund, in an effort to grow finances to utilize in other departments.Council unanimously approved the Minimum Reserve Fund Interest-Bearing Ac...
Nov 25, 2021
COVID-19 clinic availability for ages 5-11 in the Battlefords
COVID-19 vaccinations are now available for children ages five-11 in the Battlefords.Starting today, Pfizer vaccines will be available every Tuesday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and every T...
Nov 25, 2021
Local teacher and musician Jackie K releasing her first album
A Battlefords area teacher who is also a musician and singer-songwriter is excited to be releasing her first CD.Jackie Kroczynski, who teaches music at North Battleford Comprehensive High School, will...
Nov 25, 2021
Freeland says Canada may retaliate against U.S. softwood lumber duty rate
OTTAWA - Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says Canada is prepared to retaliate against an American increase of duties on Canadian softwood lumber producers. Freeland was responding today to cri...
Nov 25, 2021
Stars embark on three-game road swing, in pursuit of sixth straight
The Battlefords North Stars will set out on a three games in three nights road swing Thursday-through-Saturday, through Southern Saskatchewan.The road trip likely could not come at a better time for t...
Nov 25, 2021
Nova Scotia mass killing helped drive high national homicide rate in 2020: StatCan
HALIFAX - The mass killing in Nova Scotia and the COVID-19 pandemic helped push the number of homicides nationally in 2020 to its highest level in nearly 30 years, Statistics Canada reported Thursday....
Nov 25, 2021
Province reports 96 new COVID-19 cases, one death
As of Nov. 25, there are 96 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Saskatchewan, bringing the total to 80,667 reported cases.In Northern Saskatchewan, these cases were found in the Far North East...
Nov 25, 2021