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City budget deliberations focus includes downtown UPAR in third night of sessions
The City of North Battleford committee-of-the-whole met again for another deliberation meeting Wednesday night, to continue reviewing the proposed 2021 budget.Some of the topics discussed included the...
Dec 10, 2020
Battlefords RCMP traffic stop yields significant drugs seizure
Battlefords RCMP seized more than 15 kilograms of illicit drugs during a traffic stop on Monday.Around 11:30 a.m. on Monday, a resident reported an erratic driver to the detachment. Officers located t...
Dec 10, 2020
Four more COVID-19 deaths, 324 new cases
The province announced four more people who previously tested positive for COVID-19 have died on Thursday. One patient was from the North Central zone in the 30 to 39 age group, while the others were ...
Dec 10, 2020
North Battleford to have fireworks on New Year's Eve
The City of North Battleford hopes to end 2020 with a literal bang.On New Year's Eve, the city will set off fireworks from King Hill as part of the festivities for the community and the nation. The fi...
Dec 10, 2020
North Stars’ Whyte happy to shine outside the spotlight
For Battlefords North Stars office and marketing manager Jennifer Whyte, the rink is much more than just a place to catch a game on a Saturday night. Fans of the team may recognize her as the person t...
Dec 10, 2020
Local organizations relieved to see COVID-19 vaccine will soon begin to arrive in province
While the province's restrictions during the pandemic remain in place, a number of Battlefords area organizations are relieved to hear a new vaccine for COVID-19 will soon start to arrive in Saskatche...
Dec 09, 2020
Onion Lake RCMP search for armed, dangerous suspects
Onion Lake RCMP are asking for public assistance in locating four individuals fleeing from police.Tuesday evening, law enforcement received information from another detachment about a vehicle that fle...
Dec 09, 2020
One of accused in Laverdiere homicide investigation seeks bail
One of the accused individuals facing a charge connected to the Tiki Laverdiere homicide investigation is seeking to be released on bail. Samuel Takakenew, 36, is charged with accessory after the fact...
Dec 09, 2020
Real estate still going strong in the Battlefords
Housing markets across the province, particularly in the Battlefords, continue to buck expectations.Across the province, sales were up by more than 54 per cent from last November and the median sale p...
Dec 09, 2020
Provincial rink grant program, welcome sight for Battlefords recreation
The Province of Saskatchewan announced Tuesday, the return of the Community Rink Affordability Grant Program, which will open for applications Dec. 14. The program, provides $2,500 a year to indoor ri...
Dec 09, 2020