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Moe says gathering restrictions possible with Omicron cases rising

Saskatchewan could see gathering restrictions implemented sometime next week as Omicron cases continue to rise, Premier Scott Moe said Thursday.Moe made the statement during a two-minute speech posted...

Dec 23, 2021

North Stars share favorite Christmas traditions, holiday pastimes

During the Christmas season, our team at Pattison Media is once again producing positive stories based around holiday traditions and accomplishments for the region.battlefordsNOW reporter and voice of...

Dec 23, 2021

New COVID-19 cases back up to triple digits

For the first time since Nov. 26, daily new cases of COVID-19 exceeded 100 cases with the government reporting 105 confirmed today.Nine new cases were identified in the northern zones of the province;...

Dec 22, 2021

Ministry of Corrections to investigate allegations of inmate abuse at Pine Grove

A woman on remand at the Pine Grove Correctional Centre is alleging extensive abuse at the hands of correctional officers, including claims she was gassed and pepper sprayed, and that she was placed i...

Dec 22, 2021

Research looking at ways to reduce drought, flooding impact

Saskatchewan agricultural experts are looking into ways to protect the resiliency of the land in the event of extreme weather events.Whether it was last summer's drought on the Prairies that hurt crop...

Dec 21, 2021

Cold Christmas ahead in the Battlefords, Meadow Lake

This Christmas, a true Canadian weather is ahead for residents in northwest Saskatchewan.Light snow is falling in Lloydminster, the Battlefords and Meadow Lake this evening, with further periods of sn...

Dec 21, 2021

Locals Dimmick, Ford recognized by Baseball Sask. for contributions to game

A pair of familiar faces around the Battlefords ball diamonds were recognized by Baseball Saskatchewan for their contributions to the game in the community and province. Local head coach of the 18U Be...

Dec 21, 2021

Of 67 new COVID-19 cases in province, four reported in northern zones; one death

As of Dec. 21, there are 67 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 30 cases are among unvaccinated individuals.Four new cases are located in northern Saskatchewan; the North West (two) and North East (two)....

Dec 21, 2021

Saskatchewan man braving the elements on quest to Timber Bay school

While many Saskatchewan residents get ready for some rest and relaxation over the holidays, one man is instead walking over 300 km in the snow.B'yauling Toni, a non-Indigenous 21-year-old man from Sas...

Dec 20, 2021

City passes borrowing bylaw for Sanitary Sewer Upgrade project

The City of North Battleford passed a borrowing bylaw in a special meeting of council Monday for capital financing for up to $7.5 million. The funds will cover the city's share for the large-scale Pri...

Dec 20, 2021