Category Archives: Post to Social

Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for areas in north-east; north-central
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for areas in and around the Manitoba border.Environment Canada issued the watch for areas in and around Hudson Bay, Humboldt, Wadena, Kamsack, Canora, Melfort,...
Jun 06, 2021

“That was our hub”: Meadow Lake arena devastated by fire
Residents in Meadow Lake and area are waking up to what the city is describing as an incredible loss. The Meadow Lake & District Arena, which has been at the heart of the community for 45 years, w...
Jun 06, 2021

Tornado warning issued in west-central Sask., severe thunderstorms also expected
A tornado warning has been issued for areas near the Saskatchewan-Alberta border.Early Saturday afternoon, affected areas included those around: Kindersley, Rosetown, Biggar, Wilkie and Macklin. The w...
Jun 05, 2021

Under 100 new COVID-19 cases reported for second straight day
For the second day in a row and the third day this week, Saskatchewan reported less than 100 new COVID-19 cases. There were 99 new cases in Saturday's update, after 89 was reported on Friday. Saturday...
Jun 05, 2021

Indigenous youth group creates art tribute to Kamloops residential school victims
The smell of burning sweetgrass fills the air as passersby glance at the rocks along the shoreline of Saskatoon's River Landing.Some of the rocks are colourfully decorated with flowers, birds and othe...
Jun 05, 2021

NBCHS celebrates Indigenous Histories Month with guest speakers, traditional cuisine
Students at North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) will have an opportunity to increase their awareness about Indigenous culture and history during the month of June as part of National In...
Jun 04, 2021

Plaid for Dad initiative to raise funds/awareness for prostate cancer
Father's Day is this month, and in addition to gifting dad some new socks, residents of the Battlefords and area are invited to join those across the country wearing 'Plaid for Dad' on June 18. Plaid ...
Jun 04, 2021

BGC Battlefords promoting positive connections
Throughout June 4, residents in the Battlefords can expect to see youth from BGC Battlefords out and about trying to make positive connections within the community.Unplug to Connect, a national event ...
Jun 04, 2021

Province reports third highest day for vaccine delivery
An additional 15,633 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 770,463.This is the third highest day for vaccine ...
Jun 04, 2021

Seeding mainly wrapped up now for NW Region; crops progressing nicely
Producers in the North West Region and Battlefords area are seeing crops performing well overall, even in the current mainly dry conditions.Charlie Smith, who farms in the Rabbit Lake area, said the r...
Jun 04, 2021