Category Archives: Post to Social

Saskatchewan Penitentiary inmate dies of COVID-19 complications
An inmate from the Saskatchewan Penitentiary died outside the hospital after "an apparent result of complications related to COVID-19," the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) announced Saturday. Thi...
Jan 09, 2021

Fog advisories blanket Lloydminster, southeast Sask.
Environment Canada issued fog advisories on Saturday morning as areas of dense fog developed in Lloydminster and communities in the southeast including Estevan and Carlyle to the Manitoba border.There...
Jan 09, 2021

Fire crews respond to structure fire in North Battleford
Flames at a residence in North Battleford were put out by city fire crews Friday evening. Members who responded to the call quickly found a significant amount of smoke and fire coming out of the build...
Jan 08, 2021

Western Hockey League commits to season for WHL players
There could be some fast action in 'Hockey Town North' rinks this season, afterall. The Western Hockey League has announced the Board of Governors has made a commitment to play a WHL 2020-21 Regular S...
Jan 08, 2021

Gyms in the Battlefords busy to start 2021
Gyms and fitness centres remained busy to start the new year, despite numbers being limited by the province's mandate.The busiest season of the fitness industry continues as owners navigate a new norm...
Jan 08, 2021

New West Wind Aviation CEO incoming as company stabilizes
With vaccines beginning to become available to Saskatchewan residents, West Wind Aviation CEO Stephen Smith is hopeful air traffic should be back to normal by October. "At that point, we expect to see...
Jan 08, 2021

President of the Municipalities of Sask. travelled internationally, P.A. mayor calls for his resignation
The Municipalities of Saskatchewan Board of Director's have publicly expressed their disappointment in President Gordon Barnhart's decision to travel internationally during the COVID-19 pandemic.Mayor...
Jan 08, 2021

MGBHLM First Nation celebrates talents with virtual singing, hand drumming competition
If you would like to take in some Indigenous hand drumming and singing from across Canada and the United States, this is the time to do it. Mosquito/Grizzly Bears' Head/Lean Man (MGBHLM) First Nation ...
Jan 08, 2021

North Stars highlight outdoor rinks in community
The Battlefords North Stars and Canadian Tire have partnered together to encourage families from around the community, and across the region, to keep active on the outdoor rink this winter.The inaugur...
Jan 08, 2021

Seven deaths of COVID-19 in the province, largest number of vaccines administered in one day
The Government of Saskatchewan has reported seven deaths including one in the North Central and 336 new cases of COVID-19.As of January 8, a total of 6,015 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administ...
Jan 08, 2021