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232 new cases of COVID-19, 14 deaths, 839 recoveries and public health measures extended to Feb. 19

The Saskatchewan Health Authority reported there were 362 vaccines given yesterday, which bring the province to 34,080 total vaccines administered.According to a media release, as of January 25, 104 p...

Jan 26, 2021

Three North Stars to be featured in SJHL virtual showcase

The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) has announced their rosters for the upcoming SJHL Virtual Showcase; a simulation which will be live-streamed this Friday, Jan. 29 and Sat., Jan. 30 on the ...

Jan 26, 2021

Battleford fire crews respond to blaze at Esso Station

A staple of the drive from the Town of Battleford to the City of North Battleford was ablaze early Tuesday morning.Shortly after midnight, Battleford Fire Department responded to a structure fire at t...

Jan 26, 2021

Impaired driving, drug-related calls up in RCMP report for 2020 tally in city

The City of North Battleford saw a 12 per cent overall increase in calls for service for 2020, based on the latest RCMP report.Battlefords RCMP Inspector Tom Beck presented the report at Monday's city...

Jan 26, 2021

Olympic medalist Clara Hughes and advocate Mark Henick part of this week's mental health awareness events

People looking to learn more about mental health and gain some advice on coping may be interested in some events and campaigns planned for this week.The Canadian Mental Health Association Saskatchewan...

Jan 25, 2021

Advances in technology creating more opportunities for predators, says ICE coordinator

The man leading the charge for the province's internet child exploitation unit (ICE), is encouraging parents to talk to their kids about online safety.Staff Sgt. Shawn Stubbs spoke to the media Monday...

Jan 25, 2021

Cross-country skiers urged to remain indoors amidst cold snap

After weeks of abnormally nice weather conditions, cross-country skiers will have to join the rest of Saskatchewan in staying inside.Following an extreme drop in temperature this weekend, Environment ...

Jan 25, 2021

Things that go bump in the night could be a ‘Frost Quake’

Catherine Smith thought someone was hitting her house with a ball or bat. The loud bangs outside of her Prince Albert home started just a few days ago, right when the temperatures took a dramatic dive...

Jan 25, 2021

Positive COVID-19 cases in Medstead, Luseland schools

Living Sky School Division (LSSD) is reporting two positive cases of COVID-19 at rural schools within the division.The cases were diagnosed on January 21, in individuals at Medstead Central School and...

Jan 25, 2021

240 new COVID cases, one death

The province administered 304 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine yesterday, bringing the total amount to 33,353. There was one new death reported.As of Jan. 25, 102 per cent of the doses received were admi...

Jan 25, 2021