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RCMP investigating man's death and house fire in North Battleford

Officers from the Battlefords RCMP responded to two separate incidents on Thursday in the 1400 block of 101st Street and 99th Street in North Battleford. Investigators are examining one man's death al...

Jun 04, 2020

Checkpoints eased and liquor stores open as COVID-19 cases decline in La Loche

The northern village of La Loche has reopened its liquor stores today after facilities were closed on May 8 to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Liquor store staff member Darrell Laprise told meadowlake...

Jun 04, 2020

North Stars deal Loon-Stewardson to Prince George of BCHL

He may have only spent a couple of seasons in the Battlefords, but it didn't take long for Quintin Loon-Stewardson to become a fan favourite with his dazzling puck handling, laser shot, and unmatched ...

Jun 04, 2020

Ex-Minto Gervais posts viral video about racial inequality with other WHL players

Some say at times like these, silence is the enemy. Silence is compliance. Silence is betrayal. Kishaun Gervais did not want to be silent - nor did his friends.The former Prince Albert Mintos standout...

Jun 04, 2020

North Battleford to use federal funding for new water meters

Earlier this week, the federal government announced the accelerated allocation of $2.2 billion in expected infrastructure funding to Canadian cities. The funds, which are a result of the federal gas t...

Jun 04, 2020

One new case of COVID-19 in the province, recovery total at 608

There is one new case of COVID-19 in the province's Saskatoon region, bringing the total number of cases to 648. Meanwhile the province said it would have more information on the re-opening of playgro...

Jun 04, 2020

Town cancels parade, fireworks this year due to COVID-19 precautions

There will be no colourful floats or pyrotechnics show for the Town of Battleford this summer.The town has cancelled its annual parade and fireworks that are normally held in August due to the provinc...

Jun 04, 2020

Personal care businesses excited to add services in phase three

The third phase of Saskatchewan's Re-Open plan begins Monday, which signals another wave of businesses that can finally welcome back customers. In addition, several other businesses that have already ...

Jun 04, 2020

Crop report shows Northwestern region ahead of five-year average

The Saskatchewan Crop Report for May 26 to June 1 shows dry conditions last week allowed farmers to nearly complete seeding in all regions of the province. Provincially, 96 per cent of the crop is now...

Jun 04, 2020

NLL cancels 2020 playoffs

The National Lacrosse League has announced the 2020 playoffs will not be completed.In March, the league announced the cancellation of the regular season due to the coronavirus pandemic, and now Commis...

Jun 04, 2020