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Parking restrictions for street cleaning back in North Battleford
Street sweeping is fully underway in the City of North Battleford.Following the completion of snow removal in the city, staff are working to remove dirt, gravel, salt and other substances as efficient...
Apr 28, 2020 The City of North Battleford will resume enforcement of on-street parking restrictions as street cleaning takes place. (Josh Ryan/battlefordsNOW Staff)
City hopes to proceed with infrastructure projects on 100 Street and Carlton Trail
North Battleford lawmakers gave the go ahead for a proposed bid for capital projects for underground utilities upgrades that include work on 100 Street and Carlton Trail.After some discussion, council...
Apr 28, 2020 The City of North Battleford awarded a contract for underground utilities upgrades for several projects at council's meeting Monday. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
One new case of COVID-19, provincial total at 366
There is one new case of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number to 366. The latest case is in the province's Regina region. There was no increase today in reported cases in either the Far...
Apr 28, 2020 Dr. Saqib Shahab — Saskatchewan’s chief medical health officer. (file photo/CKOM News Staff)
Chase of gunmen results in two arrests in Battlefords
A pursuit that started behind the wheel and ended on foot resulted in the arrest of two men early this morning in the Battlefords.At approximately 3 a.m., Battlefords RCMP received a report of gunfire...
Apr 28, 2020 A report of gunfire early Tuesday morning, followed by a chase on the road and on foot, led to two arrests. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
NB Fire Dept. new deputy chief of prevention and training has history with North Stars
The North Battleford Fire Department has a new addition to its team.Colin O'Hara has been appointed as the new deputy chief of prevention and training.O'Hara has a history in the area as he played wit...
Apr 28, 2020 Colin O’Hara, pictured bottom right, is the new North Battleford Fire Department deputy chief of prevention and training. He is shown at Monday's city council meeting held via Zoom. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Critical milestone reached at Project Falcon diamond site
A major milestone has been reached at the massive diamond exploration project at Fort la Corne east of Prince Albert.Star Diamond Corporation is confirming the start up of the long-awaited processing ...
Apr 27, 2020 The big Lego set. Last year, mechanical engineer Emma Kirk oversaw the re-assembly of 117,000 components that make up the Bulk Sampling Processing Plant. (Ian Gustafson/paNOW Staff)
Local museum requesting public’s assistance to archive COVID-19
The global COVID-19 pandemic has affected everything from daily life and business in the local community, to activities, sports and entertainment across the globe.That is why the Western Development M...
Apr 27, 2020 The Western Development Museum is asking residents to send in pictures of themselves or their surroundings - like this one, submitted by Lloydminster’s Natasha Dewing - to document the COVID-19 pandemic. (submitted photo/Natasha Dewing)
Battlefords Chamber staff keeping busy, despite challenges
The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce faces similar challenges to the business owners who populate its membership.Due to economic shutdown, the Chamber faces depleted revenue, so staff are taking steps ...
Apr 27, 2020 The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce continues help businesses navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, despite their own challenges. (File Photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
One death, 12 new COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan's North
All 12 new cases of COVID-19 are in the northern half of the province, including the province's fifth death. The deceased was in their 80s and resided in the Far North region of the province. As of to...
Apr 27, 2020 Saskatchewan's Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab. (Canadian Press)
Residents advised to stay away from North Saskatchewan River during ice break-up
Residents are advised to keep their distance from the North Saskatchewan River during the spring ice break-up period.Town of Battleford Mayor Ames Leslie said it is dangerous to get too close to the r...
Apr 27, 2020 Town of Battleford Mayor Ames Leslie is reminding people to stay clear of the river during the ice break-up period. (Facebook/Ames Leslie)