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BMHA to offer introduction to hockey through First Shift program
The Battlefords Minor Hockey Association is helping introduce the next generation of local hockey players to the sport through the First Shift program. Sponsored by Bauer and the NHL/NHLPA, the progra...
Oct 18, 2021

Four new COVID-related deaths reported, 279 new cases
The province is reporting 279 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 Monday.Of these cases, 216 have been identified in unvaccinated individuals and 64 are in children ages 0-11.Along with the new cases the ...
Oct 18, 2021

320 new COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths
There are 320 new COVID-19 cases and five new deaths reported in Saskatchewan on Sunday. There have now been 74,394 total cases, and 781 people in Saskatchewan that have died from COVID-19 since the s...
Oct 17, 2021

Missing woman Soosay discovered deceased in Onion Lake area
After being reported missing back on Oct. 8, RCMP announced on Saturday that 32-year-old Courtnee Soosay was found deceased. RCMP, as well as volunteers and community members, discovered a deceased wo...
Oct 17, 2021

Land border expert weighs in on what reopening will look like
The date on which the land border between Canada and the U.S. is to reopen for non-essential fully vaccinated travellers has been set, and there are a lot more questions than answers on what crossing ...
Oct 16, 2021

Local businesses step up to fix Liberty Swing
Families with members facing mobility challenges will again be able to use The Liberty Swing in North Battleford now that it has been repaired, after being damaged by vandals earlier in September. Bat...
Oct 15, 2021

Most crop yields in northwest down, but quality good overall
Similar to other parts of the province, most farmers in the Battlefords and northwest region of the province are being challenged with lower crop yields this harvest. Ministry of Agriculture Crops Ext...
Oct 15, 2021

Four new COVID-related deaths reported by province; 312 new cases brings total to 4,364 currently active
Another 312 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 were reported today by the provincial government.Four new deaths were also reported today bringing the provincial total to 773 Saskatchewan residents with C...
Oct 15, 2021

Province adds to Public Health Order requiring proof of vaccination in more venues
The Government of Saskatchewan has made a change to the existing Public Health Order adding venues that will require proof of vaccination or a negative test.According to a media release, you will need...
Oct 15, 2021

Five more deaths and 315 new cases of COVID-19 reported by provincial government
The province is reporting another 315 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 today. This includes 238 unvaccinated cases and 82 cases in children under the age of 11.Five new deaths were also reported today....
Oct 14, 2021