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Saskatchewan offers longest maternity leave in Canada
Expecting women in Saskatchewan are now entitled to take more maternity leave. New changes by the government allow moms-to-be to take 19 weeks of maternity leave, an increase from 18 weeks. This means...
Nov 21, 2018
Group meets with premier over ovarian cancer doctors leaving
A group of people in Saskatchewan are taking it upon themselves to keep the care of ovarian cancer patients near the top of the premier's priorities. By the end of next summer, three of the four gynec...
Nov 21, 2018
Town compensates staff for computer glitch shortfall
The Town of Battleford council approved reimbursing several staff who were underpaid in 2016 when the town changed to the Vadim computer software system. The total amount was $14,632 for the seven emp...
Nov 21, 2018
Rosetown fire department volunteer killed while responding to collision on Hwy 4
A volunteer with the Rosetown Fire Department has died in the line of duty while responding to a collision on Highway 4 Wednesday morning. RCMP said Darrell James Morrison, 46, was struck by a passing...
Nov 21, 2018
RCMP investigating two-semi collision on Hwy 4 near Rosetown
A collision between two semis on Highway 4 north of Rosetown and south of Marriott has closed the road in both directions, according to RCMP. Police said detours are in place and will be for several h...
Nov 21, 2018
Health officials warn of romaine lettuce E.coli outbreak
Health officials in Canada are warning people about a new E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce. So far the outbreak has made 15 people sick in Quebec and three in Ontario - with six re...
Nov 21, 2018
International Transgender Day of Remembrance marked in N.B.
A small gathering came together in North Battleford Tuesday evening to recognize the International Transgender Day of Remembrance. Bobbisue Thompson, who currently resides in Turtleford, led the ...
Nov 21, 2018
Best Outfitter: Battleford Bait & Tackle
Since 1988, Battleford Bait & Tackle has offered not just the region, but much of Western Canada, a premium outlet for all their fishing, archery and ammunition needs. What started as a modest eff...
Nov 21, 2018
Best Hunting Store: Battleford Bait & Tackle
Since 1988, Battleford Bait & Tackle has offered not just the region, but much of Western Canada, a premium outlet for all their fishing, archery and ammunition needs. What started as a modest eff...
Nov 21, 2018
Best Fishing Store: Battleford Bait & Tackle
Since 1988, Battleford Bait & Tackle has offered not just the region, but much of Western Canada, a premium outlet for all their fishing, archery and ammunition needs. What started as a modest eff...
Nov 21, 2018