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Locals Dimmick, Ford recognized by Baseball Sask. for contributions to game
A pair of familiar faces around the Battlefords ball diamonds were recognized by Baseball Saskatchewan for their contributions to the game in the community and province. Local head coach of the 18U Be...
Dec 21, 2021

Local wood product manufacturer benefits from strong growth in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan continues to have one of the top performing economies in the country.Manufacturing sales increased 53 per cent between October 2020 and October 2021, which is the highest year-over-year i...
Dec 21, 2021

Of 67 new COVID-19 cases in province, four reported in northern zones; one death
As of Dec. 21, there are 67 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 30 cases are among unvaccinated individuals.Four new cases are located in northern Saskatchewan; the North West (two) and North East (two)....
Dec 21, 2021

No Omicron variant found in P.A. and North Battleford's wastewater: U of S
The latest COVID-variant isn't believed to have reached Prince Albert or North Battleford at this time. That's according to the University of Saskatchewan which has been studying wastewater in the two...
Dec 21, 2021

SGI announces rate changes to begin in the spring
The majority of SGI customers will see rate changes come into play starting in April.SGI announced Monday the plants to start implementing revenue-neutral rebalancing of Auto Fund rates.It's expected ...
Dec 21, 2021

Battlefords COVID-19 clinics add availability ahead of 2022
Battlefords residents who missed vaccination availability on Monday have several opportunities left before the end of 2021.The Finning Cat Drive Thru clinic off of Highway 16 has supplies of the Pfize...
Dec 21, 2021

Mental health support available during holiday season
The Christmas season can be a stressful time for many but help is available for those in need. Executive director Kim Morrison said anyone seeking support can reach out to the Catholic Family Services...
Dec 20, 2021

Lloydminster business community trending, despite supply chain concerns
As the Border City heads into the holidays, there's optimism about the community's economic future.While Lloydminster has seen a number of challenges in the past decade and through the pandemic, Mayor...
Dec 20, 2021

Saskatchewan man braving the elements on quest to Timber Bay school
While many Saskatchewan residents get ready for some rest and relaxation over the holidays, one man is instead walking over 300 km in the snow.B'yauling Toni, a non-Indigenous 21-year-old man from Sas...
Dec 20, 2021

City passes borrowing bylaw for Sanitary Sewer Upgrade project
The City of North Battleford passed a borrowing bylaw in a special meeting of council Monday for capital financing for up to $7.5 million. The funds will cover the city's share for the large-scale Pri...
Dec 20, 2021