Category Archives: Post to Social
End of satellite partnership could mean no T.V. service for remote and rural residents
Many residents of northern Saskatchewan could be without television service by this time next year.Late last year, CommScope, a U.S. telecoms company announced it will be discontinuing support of its ...
Jan 28, 2022
NB Mayor thanks Métis Nation—Saskatchewan for support
The Mayor of North Battleford gave a special thank you to Mtis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) at city council's meeting this week for offering support to the local community.David Gillan said he sent a le...
Jan 28, 2022
Union says better PPE needed at province's jails to protect staff
A spokesperson for the union representing provincial correctional officers, says the facilities represent a subset of our society, and so whatever is happening in society is happening in there, althou...
Jan 27, 2022
U15 Barons take tournament win in Shellbrook
The Battlefords Barons (#1) U15 team recently took home a tournament victory in Shellbrook, winning all four of their games, on their way to earning their spot atop the podium.The team opened the tour...
Jan 27, 2022
City to ensure more security in place for COVID-19 restrictions
The issue of COVID-19 security at city facilities where proof of vaccination is required was once again discussed at this week's council meeting. Coun. Kent Lindgren raised concerns that some people a...
Jan 27, 2022
Sharp incline in hospitalizations as 1,273 new cases of COVID-19 reported
As of Jan. 27, a total of 328 people are in hospital in the province, which is the highest total since the spike back on Oct. 4.Hospitalizations reached a provincial high on Oct. 6 when 356 people wer...
Jan 27, 2022
North Stars announce jersey design contest for youth in community
The Battlefords North Stars are inviting young fans to grab a marker or pencil crayon and let their creativity shine, through their new jersey design contest.The Stars are looking for youth from Grade...
Jan 27, 2022
RCMP Report: Police identify suspect in parking lot assault
Police dealt with eight assault investigations and are still looking for one of the suspects.Several reports came in before noon on Jan. 19 that a man was assaulting a woman in a parking lot on the no...
Jan 27, 2022
Saskatchewan changes COVID-related self-isolation requirements
Saskatchewan is altering its self-isolation requirements for people who test positive for COVID-19 as well as close contacts.The changes are to take effect Friday."Changes that support a self-manageme...
Jan 27, 2022
Canada's top doctor says severe illness trends are still rising in most jurisdictions
Canada's top doctor says even though the average daily COVID-19 case count across the country is down 30 per cent compared to last week, it's not an accurate reflection of the state of the pandemic. D...
Jan 27, 2022