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Battleford RCMP report shows less burglary, more drug offences

The latest quarterly report from Battlefords RCMP at Battleford Town Council shows crime is either rising or dropping, depending on the statistic.The report, delivered to the town on Monday, showed a ...

Jan 30, 2021

258 new COVID-19 cases, 228 recoveries, eight deaths; vaccine clinics postponed

Due to the upcoming reduction in deliveries of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines over the next month, the Saskatchewan Health Authority is adjusting their vaccine distribution schedule. Some ar...

Jan 30, 2021

Conservative MP and travel agency react to new international travel restrictions

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Canada's latest COVID-19 related international travel restrictions on Friday, Jan. 29.Beginning Jan. 31 and until the end of April, all flights to sunny destina...

Jan 29, 2021

Food banks of Saskatchewan raise over $3 million through year-end initiative

The totals are in.Over $3 million was raised collectively for The Food Banks of Saskatchewan to close out the 2020 calendar year, as part of the annual Home for the Holidays campaign.The donations, wh...

Jan 29, 2021

Northern health worker turns down vaccine tourism caller

The case of the Vancouver couple accused of flying to a remote Yukon community to get the COVID-19 vaccine has prompted the question - could that happen in Saskatchewan?Former Great Canadian Gaming CE...

Jan 29, 2021

Battleford, Battle River Archers renew lease

Archers looking to hit their bullseye will continue to do that in Battleford, once restrictions allow it.The town has renewed its annual agreement with the Battle River Archers (BRA) to allow them to ...

Jan 29, 2021

Tisdale farmer, butcher receives support through GoFundMe after December stroke

Support is pouring in for a Saskatchewan farmer and butcher who had a stroke in December and is on his way to recovering.Norm Bromm of Tisdale is an organic farmer in the summer and a butcher in the w...

Jan 29, 2021

Battlefords Ag. Society cancels Agrimex Spring Trade Show

The Battlefords Agricultural Society announced Friday, they have cancelled the Agrimex Farm, Trade and Home Show for the second straight year, due to the ongoing pandemic. General Manager of the Ag. S...

Jan 29, 2021

Battlefords Chamber of Commerce planning online luncheon ceremony to induct new chair for 2021

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce is getting ready to hold its 115th Annual Chair's Luncheon and Annual General Meeting next month.The event will be held Tuesday, Feb. 9, from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.Us...

Jan 29, 2021

328 new cases of COVID-19, 300 recoveries, and seven deaths

The Saskatchewan Health Authority administered 308 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine yesterday. This brings the provincial total of vaccines given to 35,091 in Saskatchewan. As of January 29, 107 per cent...

Jan 29, 2021