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Privacy commissioner criticizes SHA after more patient records faxed to Kelly’s Computer Works
In his latest probe into misdirected faxes from the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) to Kelly's Computer Works in North Battleford, the provincial privacy czar said it is time for the "agency to ge...
Dec 12, 2018

Concerns flagged over SaskPower’s maintenance, data records
According to the provincial auditor's latest report, SaskPower is taking care of its most significant above-ground distribution infrastructure but needs to improve the way it maintains the rest of it....
Dec 12, 2018

NBCHS Drama Club presents: A Christmas Carol
North Battleford Comprehensive High School's (NBCHS) Drama Club is hosting A Christmas Carol tonight at the Dekker Centre. Featuring 35 students ranging in age from Grades 7 to 12, the drama club wast...
Dec 12, 2018
Tougher laws not sole answer to slowing down drivers: RCMP and SGI
Despite over 950 charges being laid last week in connection to reckless driving, a spokesperson for the Saskatchewan RCMP said they are not more concerned than usual. The charges were l...
Dec 12, 2018

Worker Compensation rolls out changes to rate premiums.
For the twelth consecutive year, the Saskatchewan Workers Compensation Board has reduced the average premium rate. This year employers in the province will save 1.7 per cent. Peter Federko, the CEO of...
Dec 12, 2018

Boys and Girls Club youth take to the skies thanks to generous gift
Battlefords Boys and Girls Club youngsters spent Sunday with their heads firmly in the clouds when they took advantage of a free airplane ride over the Battlefords, t courtesy of a local pilot and bus...
Dec 12, 2018

Warmer weather could mean no snow for Christmas in Sask.
A white Christmas might end up being just something to dream about this year in southern and central Saskatchewan. Environment Canada is forecasting sunny skies and daytime highs at or above 0 C for t...
Dec 12, 2018

Vigil planned to help those missing a loved one over the holidays
Battlefords area residents, as well as surrounding Indigenous communities struggling with grief over the holidays from the death of a loved one, will be able to attend a special vigil service coming u...
Dec 12, 2018

Need a Christmas tree? Christmas Fun at PA National Park
Choose a tree from Prince Albert National Park and help protect the community of Waskesiu from wildfires at the same time! The Parks Canada Christmas Tree Harvest is a great way to get into the spirit...
Dec 12, 2018

Big Buck Night
The 33rd Annual Big Buck Night was held recently at the Sonningdale Hall. See the poster below for the full results.
Dec 12, 2018