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Santa makes early visit to patients at Jim Pattison Children's Hospital

Santa showed up before his big delivery day to bring special cheer to the young patients at the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital (JPCH) in Saskatoon. Children and their families visited with Father Ch...

Dec 18, 2020

FSIN requests consultation with provincial government over casino closures

The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations is asking to be consulted by the provincial government regarding casino closures due to health concerns. Casinos are scheduled to close tomorrow and rema...

Dec 18, 2020

Local dance school keeps youth in rhythm

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a number of unique challenges this year, but that hasn't stopped Annette's School of Dance from moving to the music this season.Cayla Ellis, a dance teacher at the st...

Dec 18, 2020

Accused says he was hearing voices in Cochin-area homicide case

When the accused, Joshua Roy Tucker, took the stand at Queen's Bench court in Battleford Thursday, he said he was hearing voices the day his father, Gordon Tucker, was fatally shot.Joshua said he beli...

Dec 17, 2020

SHA facing 'challenges' in finding enough ICU personnel to meet Surge Plan goals

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) announced in Thursday's press conference it may not have enough highly-trained personnel to achieve all the goals set out in its Surge Plan.One of the province'...

Dec 17, 2020

Town of Battleford extends finance supervisor's contract

Battleford's finances remain in capable hands while town officials look for David Gillan's replacement.Finance Supervisor Gayle Adams had her contract extended for 18 months at council earlier this we...

Dec 17, 2020

Province reaches over 100 COVID-19 deaths

Seven more people diagnosed with COVID-19 in the province have died, marking a grim new milestone of over 100 deaths from the disease in Saskatchewan. One new death in the age group 40 to 49 was repor...

Dec 17, 2020

Twinkle Tour winners announced, virtual tour available

As previously reported here, the 2020 Twinkle Tour, hosted by 1050 CJNB and the CIty of North Battleford, has been held with a twist this year. In an effort to limit possible gatherings, the guided to...

Dec 17, 2020

Nate Starycki recovering from transplant surgery in Toronto

Jennifer and Dane Starycki knew they were in for a long battle for 12-year-old Nate's recovery, this month they're ready for the next phase of that journey.Following a phone call on November 27, they ...

Dec 16, 2020

Trial continues in Cochin-area homicide case

During the trial for Joshua Roy Tucker in Queen's Bench Court in Battleford Wednesday, defence counsel Jonathan Bodvarson told the court he aims to argue the accused was suffering from a mental disord...

Dec 16, 2020