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Canada Day fireworks postponed, Fort Battleford event cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions

Similar to many other communities, it will be a different and much quieter Canada Day in the Battlefords on July 1 due to the province's COVID-19 restrictions.Parks Canada announced the Canada Day eve...

Jun 16, 2020

Mental health organizations trying to meet demand for services

With COVID-19 restrictions easing across Saskatchewan, residents have more access to mental health services.Because of social distancing protocols, some organizations tried moving appointments online....

Jun 16, 2020

One new case of COVID-19 in Sask., next phase of Re-Open Plan begins Monday

There is one new case of COVID-19 in the province, bringing the total to 684.The newest reported case is in the Saskatoon region.Of the 684 reported cases, 40 remain active. A total of 631 have recove...

Jun 16, 2020

North Stars Hockey School registration to open this week

These may be unprecedented times in the sporting community, as in life, but the Battlefords North Stars are hoping to kick off a return to Canada's game with their annual hockey school this summer.The...

Jun 16, 2020

Opening of parks and beaches results in boost for local campgrounds

It was a busy weekend for camping in Saskatchewan.With beaches, parks and play structures opening up on June 12, campgrounds across the province saw a significant increase in campers.Angie Carver, par...

Jun 16, 2020

Northern Sask. chief loses home in suspicious fire

(submitted photo/GoFundMe)A house fire Saturday night on the Big River First Nation, is considered suspicious according to RCMP.Police received a call around 10 p.m., and when officers attended, the r...

Jun 16, 2020

Local dance studio celebrates graduates with special send-off

North Battleford's Dance Connection is celebrating its 2020 graduating class in unique style this year.Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the studio was unable to host its usual send-off for gradua...

Jun 16, 2020

STF president disappointed no extra money in Sask. budget for COVID-19 related school safety measures

As the provincial government announced its full 2020-21 budget, Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation President Patrick Maze said he was not only surprised, but disappointed it didn't specifically contain...

Jun 16, 2020

Province reports 18 new cases of COVID-19, most of which are connected to funeral, wake in the Far North

There are eighteen new cases of COVID-19 in the province, 13 of which are located in the Far North region. The latest tally brings the provincial total to 683. Most of the cases are connected to a wak...

Jun 16, 2020

Restaurateurs enjoy steady flow of customers first week back

Heading into the summer, restaurateurs in the Battlefords are feeling optimistic a week after reopening.As part of eased restrictions from phase three of the province's reopening plan, several restaur...

Jun 15, 2020