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Precipitation unlikely to provide relief during wildfires, heat wave
Saskatchewan residents hoping that nature can help alleviate wildfires ravaging the northern region of the province are unlikely to see that support come through.According to Environment Canada, tempe...
Jul 15, 2021

Farmers and Indigenous land users form new Treaty Land Sharing Network in Saskatchewan
A number of farmers and Indigenous land users across Saskatchewan are joining in a new Treaty Land Sharing Network just formed. About 20 farmers, ranchers, and other landholders from the North Battlef...
Jul 15, 2021

Emergency crews working to contain fires north of Meadow Lake
Fires continue to rage across Saskatchewan while crews in the northwest remain working to protect communities at risk. The LOCK fire threatening Buffalo River Dene First Nation, Dillon, Michel Village...
Jul 15, 2021

Half of active cases currently in Sask. northern zones
Thirty new cases of COVID-19 have been reported by the provincial government. This brings the provincial total to 49,341 cases; 48,395 recoveries and 373 cases considered active.Cases that are current...
Jul 15, 2021

Beavers, Trappers look to punch ticket to post-season with wildcard games Thursday
The North Sask. River Baseball League (NSRBL) wildcard series' will kick off Thursday evening with a local flavour in each of the two matchups. A single-knockout format to determine the final two play...
Jul 15, 2021

Can-do attitude: Great Western helping out Biggar’s revitalization project
Something's brewing in Biggar.The Saskatchewan town is looking to make some changes to its downtown and has been raising funds for the revitalization project. It's also hoping people will raise a glas...
Jul 15, 2021

Local skier Sawyer Day ready to make mark with Alberta Mogul Team
For many teenagers, the summer months are a time to kick back and relax, head to the lake or just enjoy the sunshine. However, North Battleford's Sawyer Day is no ordinary teen. At just 16 years of ag...
Jul 14, 2021

Battlefords Gymnastics Club sees strong turnout for summer camp program
The Battlefords Gymnastics Club has been keeping busy this summer, with a range of themed summer camps for children and youth in the community. The club will be hosting seven weeks of summer day camps...
Jul 14, 2021

Province reports 18 new cases, six in Northern zones
Eighteen new cases of COVID-19 and 30 recoveries were reported today in Saskatchewan. This brings the provincial total to 49,322 cases; 48,386 recoveries and 363 cases are considered active.Of the act...
Jul 14, 2021

Battlefords United Way sees hit with Annual Golf Tournament
The Battlefords United Way held their annual Summer Golf Tournament Monday at Jackfish Lodge Golf Course. Featuring a near-capacity turnout of 110 golfers, event coordinator, Deborah Lindquist said th...
Jul 13, 2021