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Iran's Guard says it launched satellite amid US tensions
TEHRAN, Iran - Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said Wednesday it launched a military satellite into orbit amid wider tensions with the U.S., a successful launch after months of failures. There...
Apr 21, 2020
City scaling back Parks Services
A lack of activity in public spaces means an adjustment for city employees and the cost of services.Administration for the City of North Battleford brought forward the Parks Services Plan for dealing ...
Apr 21, 2020 The City is planning to maintain parks and other areas on a modified schedule. (submitted photo/City of North Battleford)
La Loche COVID-19 situation 'under control' as contact tracing continues
The province reported four new cases of COVID-19 today and two of those are in the North. According to Northern medical health officer, Dr. Rim Zayed, the village of La Loche itself, remains at five p...
Apr 21, 2020 (La Loche Facebook)
CFL draft prospect Brissett has valuable asset to guide him through process
Dejon Brissett has a valuable asset to help guide him through the CFL draft process. The University of Virginia receiver's younger brother, Oshae, is a guard/forward on a two-way d...
Apr 21, 2020
Town gives update on first-quarter finances
Battleford council received an update on the town's year-to-date financial report for the first quarter, covering January to the end of March, at its meeting this week.The town looked at finances in r...
Apr 21, 2020 Battleford council received an update on the town's first-quarter finances for 2020 at its online meeting Monday
SJHL taking remainder of Canalta Cup playoffs to Playstation 4
The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) announced on Tuesday, April 21 that playoffs are coming back in a virtual environment.The league said teams are currently being created on the EA Sports NH...
Apr 21, 2020 The Melfort Mustangs (blue and green) were leading the Estevan Bruins (white and yellow) 3-1 in their best-of-seven quarter-final series. (Facebook/Broad Leaf Media)
Patient raises funds for BUH Foundation
While many organizations have seen tough days due to the ongoing COIVID-19 pandemic, the Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation recently received a boost from a local resident who wanted to show ...
Apr 21, 2020 Kim Brown, pictured here wearing a ‘Stronger than the Storm’ T-shirt, designed to help raise awareness for rare diseases. (submitted photo/Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation)
Connor Bedard excited to suit up with Pats as youngest player in WHL
TORONTO - There won't be any surprises Wednesday when it comes to the No. 1 selection at the 2020 Western Hockey League Bantam Draft. The Regina Pats announced Tuesday they will be selecting forw...
Apr 21, 2020
Premier to address Saskatchewan, lay out Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan
Premier Scott Moe is set to address the province tomorrow and introduce the government's Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan on April 23. The provincial address will be televised and broadcast live on April 22 ...
Apr 21, 2020 Premier Scott Moe. (submitted photo/Province of Saskatchewan)
Dylan Cozens, Adam Beckman finalists for WHL's top player award
CALGARY - Lethbridge Hurricanes forward Dylan Cozens and Spoken Chiefs forward Adam Beckman were named finalists for the Western Hockey League's Four Broncos Trophy that goes the season's most valuabl...
Apr 21, 2020