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Western Canada's 'heat dome' named top weather story of 2021

Dave Phillips, senior climatologist with Environment Canada, has been compiling a Top 10 list of Canada's weather events for more than two decades. Here are his picks for 2021:1. Heat dome in Western ...

Dec 16, 2021

Christmas Bird Count planned for Vermilion region

Bird enthusiasts in the Lloydminster area can look forward to the upcoming Vermilion River Naturalist Society's Christmas Bird Count (CBC) coming up. The event is planned for Dec. 18 this year.The gro...

Dec 16, 2021

Province reports 55 new COVID cases, five in northern zone, no new deaths

There are 55 new cases of COVID-19 reported today based on government statistics. This includes 32 cases among unvaccinated people.Five new cases were found in the northern zones of the province; Nort...

Dec 16, 2021

Kerr's Dry Cleaners damaged by fire

One of the longest standing businesses in the Battlefords community was on fire this morning.Kerr's Dry Cleaners required emergency crews at the scene on 100th St. to put out a blaze that Battlefords ...

Dec 16, 2021

Saskatchewan to expand booster eligibility to those 18+

The Government of Saskatchewan is lowering the age of eligibility for COVID-19 booster shots to 18.Starting Monday, everyone 18 and over can book an appointment to get a booster shot, provided three m...

Dec 16, 2021

Marking one year of COVID-19 vaccinations in Saskatchewan

It was a process that took literally seconds at the time, but the first COVID-19 vaccinations done in Saskatchewan were a milestone.Those first two shots were given one year ago Wednesday - one to Lea...

Dec 16, 2021

Access Communications launches new internet service in the Battlefords

The Battlefords are the launch site for a new internet service from Access Communications.AccessHyperSpeed 1 Gig debuts today in North Battleford and Battleford, what Access hopes will usher in the ne...

Dec 16, 2021

City approves zoning amendment for outfitter lodge use

A proposed outfitter lodge, to accommodate hunters and fishers, on the outskirts of North Battleford appears to becoming a little closer to reality.City administration previously indicated the busines...

Dec 15, 2021

'A perfect fit': Sharks Pylypow commits to Lakeland College

For Battlefords AAA Sharks forward, Mykayla Pylypow, there has hardly been a winter she can recall that she hasn't spent out on the ice playing hockey. Getting her first taste for the nation's pastime...

Dec 15, 2021

Council says Battleford tax increase important for future savings

Despite reservations on raising taxes, Battleford's council were united in affirming the 2022 budget earlier this week.Mayor Ames Leslie said he felt the budgetary process went well, one of the larges...

Dec 15, 2021