Category Archives: Post to Social

Doctors, air pollution experts forecast worsening health effects of wildfire smoke
VANCOUVER - Health experts warn that a shift in mindset and new solutions are needed as exposure to smoke from bigger wildfires becomes a regular occurrence.While the longer-term health effects of exp...
Jul 26, 2021

SHA to shift vaccine rollout from mass to targeted vaccination plan
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is changing tactics when it comes to vaccination plans in the province.With the province now reaching a 74 per cent first dose vaccination rate for those 12 and...
Jul 26, 2021

North Battleford man found dead, two injured after vehicle rollover
A 35-year-old man from North Battleford was declared dead on the scene after Big River RCMP responded to a single vehicle rollover on Highway 942 just west of Highway 55.On July 24 at 1:30 a.m., the B...
Jul 26, 2021

Vehicle stolen in Meadow Lake used in multiple crimes
Meadow Lake RCMP are advising residents in Northwest Saskatchewan to be on the lookout for a stolen vehicle used in multiple crimes.The vehicle, a silver 2005 Pontiac Pursuit, was stolen from the Mead...
Jul 26, 2021

Premiers, state leaders call for open U.S.-Canada border
REGINA - Two Canadian provincial premiers and the leaders of three U.S. states have called for the re-opening of the border between the two countries.Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, his Alberta counte...
Jul 24, 2021

Riders’ prepare for first game action 2019
It's been a long time coming for players on the Saskatchewan Roughriders' as they prepare for the annual Green and White game on Saturday.It might just be a scrimmage - but this match up amongst teamm...
Jul 24, 2021

Fire ban in effect for RM of Battle River
Due to the continuing hot, dry weather, a number of municipalities in the region have a fire ban in effect until further notice.A fire ban has now also been issued for the RM of Battle River No. 438 a...
Jul 23, 2021

Province reports 51 new cases of COVID-19, two deaths
Following a delay in the COVID-19 update from the provincial government, 51 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan, including 34 that are in northern zones of the province.This brings the...
Jul 23, 2021

Kids narrowly escape after inflatable playground toppled in storm
Staff at Saskatchewan Aquatic Adventures are being praised for their quick actions after a storm toppled a waterpark at Jackfish Lake in Battlefords Provincial Park.About 35 kids were on board the inf...
Jul 23, 2021

Bandits U12, U14, and U16 teams travel to provincials this weekend
With warm temperatures and sunshine expected throughout the weekend, there's perhaps no better time for Minor Softball Provincials.The Battlefords Bandits U12, U14 and U16 teams are on the road this w...
Jul 23, 2021