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Percy Schmeiser, Saskatchewan farmer known for fight against Monsanto, dies at 89

Percy Schmeiser, a Saskatchewan farmer who became famous during his legal battle with biotech giant Monsanto, has died. John Schmeiser said his father died quietly Tuesday afternoon at the age of 89.&...

Oct 14, 2020

Second phase of Natural Play Space project set in North Battleford celebrated

On a chilled morning in Centennial Park, the Battlefords Early Children Intervention Program (ECIP) celebrated the second phase of the Natural Play Space Project, which includes an upgraded swing set ...

Oct 14, 2020

Province records 25 new cases of COVID-19, nine recoveries

There are 25 new COVID-19 cases and nine recoveries reported in the province today, Oct. 14.The latest numbers brings the total provincial tally to 2,199 cases. The new cases are located in the Far No...

Oct 14, 2020

BMHA reveal new NorthWest Stars jerseys

The Battlefords Minor Hockey Association (BMHA) revealed their new NorthWest Stars jerseys this week, ahead of the fall hockey season.Earlier this summer, it was announced the local AA program would b...

Oct 14, 2020

Potential COVID-19 exposures at businesses in Prince Albert and other communities

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is alerting Saskatchewan residents of possible COVID-19 exposures in the province.The potential exposure are at businesses in Prince Albert, Regina and Saskatoo...

Oct 14, 2020

Battlefords United Way gives update of COVID-19 accomplishments

The Battlefords United Way is reporting it received many phone calls and cards of thanks from seniors the organization helped during the COVID-19 crisis."2020 has been an incredibly stressful and conf...

Oct 14, 2020

'I'm going to enjoy it': Melfort City Manager embarking on new venture at Elk Ridge Resort

From city manager to managing partner.That's the case for Melfort's city manager Ryan Danberg who is part of the eight-person group, Route2 SK Inc. that recently bought Elk Ridge Resort. Danberg is se...

Oct 13, 2020

Blais commits to U of R Cougars for 2021-22 season

Turtleford's Jordyn Blais has been on the ice for nearly as long as she can remember. Starting out in figure skating at the age of four, it took no more than a season for her to discover her true pass...

Oct 13, 2020

Three arrested following ramming of Battlefords RCMP vehicle

Battlefords RCMP arrested three suspects following an incident where a stolen car rammed into a police vehicle Tuesday morning.At around 11:30 a.m. an RCMP member on patrol noticed a car that was repo...

Oct 13, 2020

Sangster preliminary hearing now into third week

The preliminary hearing continues this week for one of the accused in Tiki Laverdiere's homicide investigation.Jesse Sangster, 24, who is charged with first-degree murder, kidnapping, improperly inter...

Oct 13, 2020