Post to Social

Province reports 4 deaths and 47 new cases in province, 10 in north

On Tuesday, the province reported 47 new cases of COVID-19 which includes 28 cases among unvaccinated people.Four new deaths were reported as well. This brings the provincial total to 941 Saskatchewan...

Dec 14, 2021

Province launches new long-term care inspections program

Saskatchewan's new long-term care homes inspections program is rolling out across the province Tuesday.The Ministry of Health will start with 20 inspections at a selection of long-term homes reflectin...

Dec 14, 2021

Beauval man fined for fishing, wildlife offences

A three-year investigation has resulted in $14,500 in fines against a Beauval man after he pleaded guilty to a number of fisheries and wildlife charges.Roger McCallum Jr., 36, was given three years to...

Dec 14, 2021

You might pay more for turkey, but there isn’t a shortage

If you haven't picked up your turkey for Christmas supper yet, don't worry. There will be enough to go around. It may just cost a little more.Much like COVID-19 brought on panic buying of good likes L...

Dec 14, 2021

North Battleford seeing 5.11 per cent tax increase

Following a lengthy discussion during Monday's online meeting, North Battleford city council voted in favour of a 5.11 per cent tax increase for the 2022 operating budget. The amount represents a 3.77...

Dec 14, 2021

Friendship Centre gives away turkey, ham hampers

Many seniors and families in the area had an opportunity to receive a fresh turkey or ham hamper for their Christmas dinner from the Battlefords' Indian & Mtis Friendship Centre recently. Executiv...

Dec 13, 2021

Light snowfall, cold temperatures ahead in Meadow Lake, Battlefords

Winter is officially here to stay in the northwest.A new weather system carrying the possibility of snow is currently making its way into Saskatchewan, with periods of flurries expected in areas like ...

Dec 13, 2021

'It's heartbreaking': Regina woman reflects on Kentucky tornadoes

The destruction in the midwest United States is nothing short of a disaster after tornadoes ripped through the region, destroying parts of Kentucky in their wake.The destruction in the state hits clos...

Dec 13, 2021

Active case total falls below 600, no new COVID-related deaths reported today by province

The province is reporting 35 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 today.With a drop of 44 cases from yesterday's total, there are now only 568 cases considered active for the first time since Aug. 6.The ac...

Dec 13, 2021

Humane Society giving out pet hampers this Christmas

The Battlefords Humane Society will be giving away pet hampers to families in need again this holiday season.This will be the second year of the project. Last year the society gave out about 40 hamper...

Dec 13, 2021