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Tick season starting but Lyme disease risk still low
While there is still a low risk of contracting Lyme disease in Saskatchewan, the federal government is reporting its surveillance mapping in recent years indicates populations of black-legged ticks wh...
Apr 18, 2019 While more ticks are showing up in the area now that spring is here, the province reports the black-legged tick or the deer tick (shown), which when infected can transmit Lyme disease, is still fairly uncommon in Saskatchewan. However, black-legged ticks are more present in a number of other provinces and growing, so Saskatchewan residents are advised to use precautions when travelling. (Facebook/Province of Saskatchewan)
Wildfire risk in northern Saskatchewan "low": Fire centre manager
Provincial fire fighters may be in store for a quieter summer, according to one expert who looks after forecasting wildfire activity.Dennis Truman, manager of the Provincial Fire Centre in Prince Albe...
Apr 18, 2019 The Rabbit Creek wildfire at Prince Albert National Park was among the biggest wildfires in the province in 2018. (File photo/ paNOW Staff)
Unity RCMP seek help in locating stolen truck
Police in Unity are asking for the public's help in locating a stolen pickup truck. On the night of April 16, RCMP said a white 2007 GMC Sierra with aftermarket rims was stolen. The vehicle last had t...
Apr 18, 2019 RCMP said a white 2007 GMC Sierra with aftermarket rims was stolen on April 16. (supplied/Unity RCMP)
Semicolon tattoos, flag raising will kick off Mental Health Week
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Battlefords branch is encouraging more people to talk about mental health so those who need help will have a better chance of finding support.National Men...
Apr 18, 2019 CMHA Battlefords branch executive director Jane Zielke de Montbrun shows her Semicolon Art tattoo. The symbolic tattoos are some of the offerings that will be available during Mental Health Week coming up in May. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Stars deliver in OT to move single win away from league championship
The Battlefords North Stars defeated the Melfort Mustangs 6-5 in thrilling overtime fashion Wednesday, to take a 3-1 lead in the teams' best-of-seven Canalta Cup Final series with the Melfort Mustangs...
Apr 18, 2019 With their win Wednesday night, the Stars now hold a 3-1 series lead heading into Game 5 Friday, with a chance to claim the Canalta Cup on home ice. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Provincial government releases report on forests
There is room for the province's forests to grow, according to the latest report from the Ministry of Environment. "We have a sustainable forest, we have a sustainable forest industry, we're looking f...
Apr 17, 2019 Kevin Murphy, assistant deputy minister with the Ministry of Environment presents some highlights of the report (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Town approves new business, contests proposed tax incentive, name
While lawmakers gave the thumbs up to a new concession business in downtown Battleford, a tax incentive and the business name drew the ire of some councillors.The owner of Redneck Concessions is inter...
Apr 17, 2019 Redneck Concessions wants to set up shop beside the ice cream parlour in Battleford. (Google Maps)
Core and sonic drilling completed at diamond site
Rio Tinto has completed some of the most detailed drilling yet on the site as efforts continue to deduce the make-up of the diamond deposits at Fort la Corne, east of Prince Albert. Star Diamond Corp,...
Apr 17, 2019 (submitted photo/Star Diamond)
Lacrosse gaining interest in Battlefords, Minor Lacrosse Association on the horizon
The future of grassroots lacrosse in Saskatchewan received a big boost yesterday with the announcement of a new minor "A" lacrosse league in the province. With that being said, what does that mean for...
Apr 17, 2019 The Rush have brought the popularity of the sport to the forefront in the province (file photo/battlefordsNOW staff)
First Nation members thrilled about exoneration of Chief Poundmaker
Poundmaker Cree Nation is rejoicing with the federal government's plans to formally exonerate historic Chief Poundmaker at an upcoming ceremony on the reserve.Government officials will be visiting the...
Apr 17, 2019