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City roadways contract approved for 2020 capital works projects
It was a good night for the City of North Battleford Monday when council awarded a contract for the roadways portion of the 2020 capital works projects that came in at a significant savings."The winni...
May 26, 2020
Pontrilas area farmer not pleased with Unifor pickets at Co-op bulk fuel station
A Pontrilas, Sask. area farmer is not happy that Unifor picketers are set up at some northeast Co-op bulk fuel stations.Ian Rushmer farms about three miles from the bulk fuel station that is just sout...
May 26, 2020
No new cases of COVID-19 in province, eighth death recorded
Another resident in the Far North region who tested positive for COVID-19 has died, bringing the provincial total to eight.The resident was in their 50s.An additional death remains under investigation...
May 26, 2020
Family mourns Ile-a-la-Crosse woman who died after COVID-19 diagnosis
A northern Saskatchewan community is mourning the death of a woman whom family members say lost her battle with COVID-19.Krystal Maurice expressed her grief about the passing of her mom, Nelda Maurice...
May 26, 2020
Diabetes Canada asks municipalities to keep bins free of garbage
Diabetes Canada issued an open letter to Canada's mayors and municipalities asking for their help to clear garbage and soiled textiles from their donation bins.In the letter, Diabetes Canada said "we ...
May 26, 2020
Youth invited to join online 'Teen Talk Tuesday'
Teens from around the province and beyond are invited to join an online conversation being offered by a Melfort based wellness coach.Laura Lawrence of MindBody Balance Therapies is hosting 'Teen Talk ...
May 26, 2020
City looks for outside help in dealing with outstanding property tax
The City of North Battleford is attempting to recover $4 million in outstanding municipal property taxes. Council approved administration's recommendation to appoint local firm Battle River Law to ass...
May 26, 2020
Vikings alum talks value of team sports
For local athlete, Shania Magnusson, her love of basketball began in the high school gymnasium.Magnusson graduated from North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) in 2013, where she suited up ...
May 25, 2020
RCMP renew request for help in search of missing man
North Battleford's RCMP remain committed on their search efforts to locate missing 57-year-old Andre Jacques and are renewing an appeal for anyone with information to come forward.At this time, police...
May 25, 2020
Campgrounds prepare for opening day next week
To meet the demand for an outdoor escape from being cooped up due to COVID-19, campgrounds and parks are working quickly to prepare their sites for summer.Long-term seasonal, overnight stay and limite...
May 25, 2020