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Ferry season draws to a close in Saskatchewan

As temperatures across the province continue to cool, and a number of rivers and lakes begin to freeze, Saskatchewan's ferries have been dry-docked for the season. The Riverhurst Ferry, located about ...

Dec 16, 2020

Saskatchewan provincial hockey championships cancelled

The puck will not be dropped for provincial hockey championships in Saskatchewan this year.Due to current restrictions and guidelines, the Saskatchewan Hockey Association has cancelled the 2021 SGI Ca...

Dec 16, 2020

Battlefords Chamber announce board nominations

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce nominations committee has announced those up for a seat on the board of directors for the 2021-23 term. Six candidates allowed their names to stand for a seat, mean...

Dec 16, 2020

Province records 169 new COVID-19 cases

There are 169 new COVID-19 cases reported today, Dec. 16. The majority of the new cases are in the northern half of the province. The latest tally brings the provincial total to 12,594. For more detai...

Dec 16, 2020

NBCK Band accepts resignation from Michal Alstad

The association between the North Battleford City Kinsmen Band and director Michael Alstad is no more.In a statement provided to battlefordsNOW, the board of directors of the NBCK Band Association sai...

Dec 16, 2020

Mirasty sentencing hearing at North Battleford provincial court adjourned to new year, new date to be set

The accused in the Sequin Mooswa homicide investigation, who previously pleaded guilty to manslaughter, was scheduled for a sentencing hearing at North Battleford provincial court Wednesday. The case ...

Dec 16, 2020

Saskatchewan leaders share holiday messages, urge residents to stay home

While the provincial government and the official opposition usually have differing messages when it comes to politics, they are taking the same stance when it comes to their holiday notes to Saskatche...

Dec 16, 2020

COVID vaccine arrives in Regina; health-care workers get first doses Tuesday

Dr. Jeffrey Betcher and Leah Sawatsky rolled up their sleeves to continue the fight against COVID-19 on Tuesday evening.Betcher, a critical care physician, and Sawatsky, an emergency room nurse, were ...

Dec 15, 2020

Further delay to start of WHL season

The Western Hockey League announced it will further delay the start of the 2020-21 WHL regular season. A press release issued Tuesday said with public health restrictions in place across Western Canad...

Dec 15, 2020

City considering request from school for assistance flooding outdoor skating rink

The City of North Battleford is mulling over a request from Holy Family School for assistance flooding their outdoor skating rink, to keep the ice level high and suitable for skating.Council discussed...

Dec 15, 2020