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Warm weather prompts heat warnings for much of central Sask.

Many parts of central Saskatchewan are under a heat warning. Environment and Climate Change Canada is forecasting a high of 29 Celsius - 35 with the humidex for Prince Albert and the surrounding area....

Jul 22, 2020

North Battleford to install new smart water meters this fall

North Battleford residents can expect to see the city's new water meters installed starting this fall.Council approved the policy and timelines for the installation of the new smart meters at its meet...

Jul 22, 2020

City recycling program sees significant improvement

From bad to much better.North Battleford residents are receiving praise for improving their recycling habits significantly, based on Loraas Environmental Services Ltd.'s latest report."We heard pretty...

Jul 21, 2020

Drowning Prevention Week comes following massive rainfall

As Battlefords residents look forward to relaxation around bodies of water amid warmer temperatures, safety concern are being stressed this week, following record highs in water flow on the North Sask...

Jul 21, 2020

Saskatchewan COVID-19 total at 970

There are eight new cases of COVID-19 in the province as of Tuesday, bringing Saskatchewan's total to 970. There are two new cases in the Far North, two in the central region, one in Saskatoon and thr...

Jul 21, 2020

First year of summer drop-in programming a success for local Boys and Girls Clubs

The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Battlefords (BGCB) is finding success in their first year running the summer drop-in programs at Centennial and Kinsmen parks.The program offer parents a chance to drop...

Jul 21, 2020

18U Beavers rolling through baseball season

It is said there's no substitute for experience, but don't tell that to the 18U North Battleford Beavers. The team has stormed out of the gate this baseball season, to a 6-3-1 start, despite being one...

Jul 21, 2020

Bus rollover victim identified as Battlefords resident, Unity family reflects on close call

As we learn about one of the victims of the deadly bus rollover in Alberta Saturday, another Saskatchewan family is reflecting on its decision not to take the tour that ended in tragedy.According to A...

Jul 21, 2020

City enters into agreement with Rural Municipality to provide services for land it plans to acquire

As part of the initial steps, North Battleford council approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Rural Municipality of North Battleford to provide services for the former Saskatchewan Hospital g...

Jul 21, 2020

Meals on Wheels volunteers bring a smile with every delivery

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is still looking for more volunteers for the area's Meals on Wheels program. Jayna Hannah has been volunteering on and off with a colleague in North Battleford ...

Jul 20, 2020