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Province exceeds highest daily case count and current active case records with 913 new cases today
The provincial government is reporting 913 new cases of COVID-19 today and a current active case count of 5,235.These are both the highest numbers seen in the province since the pandemic began.Of the ...
Jan 06, 2022

Rapid tests offer ‘layer’ of protection against COVID-19: Shahab
There won't be any change to public health orders in Saskatchewan - at least not in the foreseeable future.During a news conference on Wednesday, Education Minister Dustin Duncan, joined by chief medi...
Jan 06, 2022

SaskEnergy offers tips for lowering bill during frigid weather
Leaving your furnace off in the current cold snap isn't really an option for most people, but there are some strategic ways to keep your energy bill from ballooning too much. SaskEnergy is sharing som...
Jan 06, 2022

Firefighters on scene again putting out hot spots
Local firefighters were back on the job Wednesday at about 8 a.m. and throughout the day quelling hot spots at the North Battleford apartment building at 1441 - 102 Street, where they responded to a b...
Jan 05, 2022

Former RCMP officer aims to win vote in northern Sask. byelection
The Sask. party candidate in next month's Athabasca byelection, believes he can be a strong advocate for First Nations people, and help bring the north in line with other self-sustaining areas of the ...
Jan 05, 2022

Second person sentenced in Dylan Chretien murder
A man described as a follower, has received a one year jail sentence for the role he played in the murder of a Lloydminster man in Prince Albert in late 2019.Max Moostoos, 29, appeared Wednesday at Pr...
Jan 05, 2022

Cold temperatures continue following snowfall
Extreme winter conditions are ahead for at least a few more days in northwest Saskatchewan.After a small increase in warmth on Sunday, communities from Lloydminster to the Battlefords jumped back in l...
Jan 05, 2022

City hires third party investigator in response to complaint
The City of North Battleford hired an impartial third-party investigator after receiving a complaint about a matter.During a special meeting Wednesday, council approved appointing Angela Kruk, of Regi...
Jan 05, 2022

Stars coach Klimosko picks up 100th career win behind bench
As the Battlefords North Stars celebrated a thrilling 5-4 shootout victory over Estevan in their first game of the new year Tuesday, the win also signaled a special milestone for Stars' bench boss, Br...
Jan 05, 2022

Saskatchewan adds over 500 new COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours
The Government of Saskatchewan has reported 537 new COVID-19 cases.Sixty-two of these cases were recorded in the northern part of the province. This includes Far North West (nine), Far North East (fou...
Jan 05, 2022