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RM of Frenchman Butte enacts fire ban

The Rural Municipality of Frenchman Butte No. 501 will be under a fire ban until further notice.Municipal council made the decision due to dry and windy conditions. Previously issued burning permits a...

Apr 14, 2021

City, town busy sweeping roads of debris this spring

The City of North Battleford and Town of Battleford crews are on the move doing a clean sweep of the streets this spring to improve the condition for drivers.City of North Battleford roadways supervis...

Apr 14, 2021

Need proof AstraZeneca works? Look to United Kingdom, says Regina doctor

Infectious disease physician Dr. Alex Wong's advice regarding the AstraZeneca vaccine remains the same: Take the first vaccine offered.Wong was speaking to the Greg Morgan Morning Show on Wednesday, a...

Apr 14, 2021

Proceeds from Chris Beaudry event donated to CMHA Battlefords Branch

Tuesday afternoon, sponsors from last month's Chris Beaudry mental health talk presented a check for $1,300 to the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Battlefords Branch. Beaudry's event was hel...

Apr 14, 2021

Valleyview Towers 2 tenant seeks compensation from impact of secondhand smoke

A Valleyview Towers 2 resident has filed a claim for $30,000 with the Office of Residential Tenancies (ORT) against Battlefords Housing Authority related to conditions at the building in North Battlef...

Apr 13, 2021

'We are tired of suffering': inmate advocates call for changes with the province's jail

A small but very vocal group of protestors gathered outside Pine Grove Correctional Centre Tuesday, calling for provincial government Minister of Corrections Christine Tell's resignation, and also des...

Apr 13, 2021

Fireman’s Lunch and Silent Auction to take place next week

Residents of the Battlefords can look forward to some delivery lunch service with a smile, from their local firefighters next week.The North West College and North Battleford Firefighter Local 1756 wi...

Apr 13, 2021

Firefighters respond to two house fires over past week

The North Battleford Fire Department was on the go over the last few days responding to two house fires in the area.Deputy fire chief Colin O'Hara said there have been a number of structure fires to d...

Apr 13, 2021

Union representing provincial correctional officers says it's 'unacceptable' members remain off vaccination priority list

Police officers, firefighters, some grocery store workers, and public health inspectors are all scheduled to begin receiving their vaccinations within the next few weeks according to the latest update...

Apr 13, 2021

Onion Lake suspects arrested following RCMP pursuit

Two suspects who fled law enforcement in Onion Lake Cree Nation (OLCN) on Saturday have been charged with multiple criminal offences.Shortly after 9:30 a.m. on April 10, Onion Lake RCMP answered a cal...

Apr 13, 2021