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Five more COVID-19 deaths, 11 in last two days in Saskatchewan

Five Regina zone residents who previously tested positive for COVID-19 have died, the province announced on Wednesday. All five were in the 80+ age group. There have now been 11 COVID-19 deaths report...

Dec 09, 2020

Province releases COVID-19 Vaccine Delivery Plan, vaccines to start on Dec. 15

On Wednesday, Saskatchewan released its COVID-19 Vaccine Delivery Plan, and inoculations are expected to begin by Dec. 15.Pilot phaseOn that date, Saskatchewan's Phased Approach will begin with a pilo...

Dec 09, 2020

Sexual abuse case involving Battlefords band director settled

The band director of the North Battleford City Kinsmen Band (NBCK,) Michael Alstad, and the plaintiff, have settled a sexual abuse lawsuit stemming from the late 1980s and early 1990s in the State of ...

Dec 08, 2020

City of North Battleford proposed budget deliberations include downtown safety issue

The City of North Battleford is continuing with its deliberation sessions for the proposed 2021 budget. At Monday night's meeting there was a discussion on the need to have another community safety of...

Dec 08, 2020

RCMP investigation continues into rural area assault

A 55-year-old man was attacked outside his home at a rural address near the city of North Battleford last month, resulting in serious injuries.Battlefords RCMP Staff Sargent, Jason Teniuk said the loc...

Dec 08, 2020

North Battleford supporters take part in march to show solidarity with farmers in India

Similar to many other communities throughout Canada, about 20 supporters took to the streets of North Battleford Tuesday to show their solidarity with farmers in India dealing with new laws they say a...

Dec 08, 2020

Six more COVID-19 deaths, half of all fatalities in last 17 days

Six more people who tested positive for COVID-19 have died in this province. It marks the largest one day increase in the number of deaths in Saskatchewan since the pandemic began. There has now been ...

Dec 08, 2020

Applications to open Monday for rink improvement grants

Some hockey and curling rinks in Saskatchewan are about to get a few upgrades.The provincial government announced Tuesday the Community Rink Affordability Grant (CRAG) program is to start taking appli...

Dec 08, 2020

North Battleford advises caution around ice this season

The North Battleford Fire Department and city of NB are urging residents to use caution when engaging in activities on or around the ice this season.Many activities, including skating, ice fishing and...

Dec 08, 2020

Local author Speer receiving praise for new book Saint Lazarus Day And Other Stories

Battlefords resident Robin Conrad Speer is garnering words of praise from readers on Good Reads.com for his new book Saint Lazarus Day And Other Stories.Speer received the award for the best author an...

Dec 07, 2020