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Gun advocate: Federal ban on assault-style weapons won't change public safety
The manager of a local gun store calls the federal government's move to ban assault-style weapons 'absurd'.James Brake of Arnie's Guns and Archery in Prince Albert said it takes the liberty away from ...
May 01, 2020 A woman shooting an AR-15 rifle at a shooting range. (ID 149964740 © Flphotogirl | Dreamstime.com)

City starts process to acquire lands at former Sask. Hospital site
The City of North Battleford is taking the first steps to acquire lands at the former Saskatchewan Hospital area, south of the city. The property is currently in the RM of North Battleford. There is n...
May 01, 2020 The City of North Battleford aims to annex lands at the former Saskatchewan Hospital site area where it has several city assets in the vicinity. (Submitted photo/City of North Battleford)

Majority of 26 new COVID-19 cases in northern half of Saskatchewan
There are 26 new cases of COVID-19 in the province, with the vast majority in the northern half of Saskatchewan due to three outbreaks in Lloydminster, La Loche and Prince Albert. The provincial total...
May 01, 2020 Saskatchewan Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab. (Lisa Schick/CKOM News Staff)

Free compost drop-off at North Battleford Waste Management Facility
With some warm weather on deck for the weekend in the Battlefords, residents will be eager to start tackling yardwork.The City of North Battleford is reminding everyone the Waste Management Facility r...
May 01, 2020 Free compost drop-off at North Battleford Waste Management Facility. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Upcoming drive-in movie season uncertain for Jubilee theatre at Manitou Beach
The Jubilee drive-in movie theatre at Manitou Beach will be faced with numerous challenges if and when the site opens for the 2020 season.As of right now, the drive-in is unable to open with movie the...
May 01, 2020 (Facebook/Jubilee Drive-in)

Cameco distributes $1 million in COVID-19 relief
Describing the process as "humbling and overwhelming," the CEO of Cameco says they have supported 67 community projects with their recently announced $1 million COVID-19 Relief Fund.The uranium mining...
May 01, 2020 (Cameco.com)
Trudeau announces ban on 1,500 types of 'military-style' guns
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is banning a range of assault-style guns, with an order that takes effect immediately.The cabinet order he describes doesn't forbid o...
May 01, 2020

Extended time at home sees renovation uptick in community
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues and people get tired of staring at the walls in their homes, more and more have decided to take matters into their own hands and change up those walls with a home re...
Apr 30, 2020 Renovations have been a project for many during their time at home self-isolating. (Courtesy/Homehardware.ca)

Hotels trying to help patrons, employees amid economic shutdown
Following the initial weeks of the pandemic, hotels have either temporarily shut down or laid off most of staff due to financial and safety reasons. Tisha Carriere of Gold Eagle Lodge said their decis...
Apr 30, 2020 Despite closures and staff reductions, managers at Battlefords hotels are working to help the community. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

RCMP asking for public's help related to alleged firearm incident
Police are asking for the public's help after a firearm was allegedly discharged outside a business in North Battleford. Police report on April 30 at about 1:30 a.m., Battlefords RCMP were called to a...
Apr 30, 2020 Police are asking for the public's help in locating this female who may have information related to an alleged incident in North Battleford on April 30. (RCMP/supplied photo)