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Tri-community leadership cancel Canada Day to focus on National Indigenous Peoples Day

Canada Day celebrations have been cancelled in the tri-communities for 2021.According to a media release issued Wednesday by Air Ronge, La Ronge, and Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) leadership, the t...

Jun 18, 2021

Weather has limited effect on Battlefords community

Effects of recent storm activity in the Battlefords have left little effect on the community and the North Battleford Fire Department expects to soon lift the city's fire ban.At this time, there have ...

Jun 17, 2021

Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs virtual dance showcase running Indigenous Peoples Day

Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs (BATC) continues to host a Virtual Dance Showcase for Indigenous History Month in June. The event continues until June 21, Indigenous Peoples Day, on the BATC Facebook...

Jun 17, 2021

Canada-wide warrants out for four following human trafficking investigation

A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for four individuals who have strong ties to Saskatchewan.An 18-month long human trafficking investigation by the Saskatchewan RCMP Federal Serious and Organized ...

Jun 17, 2021

Additional lanes, clinic times added for first COVID-19 doses

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is offering a fast track lane for anyone who has yet to receive a first dose of COVID-19 vaccine at the Battlefords drive-thru clinic and additional vaccine clinics f...

Jun 17, 2021

PAGC to build new safe shelter for women and girls

Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) has announced plans to build a new emergency safe shelter for women and girls experiencing and fleeing violence and domestic abuse. It's hoped the new building can b...

Jun 17, 2021

Most businesses ready for Step 3 changes

Business owners in Saskatchewan are eager for Step 3 of Saskatchewan's Reopening Roadmap, while also prepared for a gradual adjustment.The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce recently surveyed the provin...

Jun 17, 2021

Sweetgrass local Azby Whitecalf a positive role model for indigenous youth in the arts

Leading up to National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21 battlefordsNOW is featuring Indigenous professionals, storytellers, entertainers, artists and others. Stay tuned for more throughout the week.W...

Jun 17, 2021

94 new cases of COVID-19 announced today by provincial government

The provincial government reported another 94 new cases of COVID-19, and 70 recoveries, in Saskatchewan on June 17. This brings the provincial total to 48,220 cases; 46,907 total recoveries and 752 ca...

Jun 17, 2021

City's large-scale Primary Sanitary Sewer Trunk project now underway; map of route available

The City of North Battleford has started its Primary Sanitary Sewer Trunk Upgrade mega project and released a map detailing the route.Construction is beginning on the new force main and new sewage pum...

Jun 17, 2021