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Fire ban in effect for many municipalities in the region
Due to the continuing hot, dry weather many municipalities in the region currently have a fire ban in effect until further notice.The RM of Meota, The Village of Meota, the Village of Cochin, and the ...
Jul 02, 2021

Twenty-one new cases of COVID-19 reported in the province
The province is reporting an additional 21 new cases and 36 recoveries from COVID-19 in Saskatchewan on July 2. This includes only eight new cases in the province's northern zones.This brings the prov...
Jul 02, 2021

Battlefords Minor Softball looking ahead to provincials as successful season wraps
As the spring season largely wraps up with the end of the month, Battlefords Minor Softball can look back at the 2021 campaign as a success in the community.President of the Battlefords Minor Softball...
Jun 30, 2021

Residents try to cool off amidst heat wave
Western Canada remains scorching hot, with heat warnings in almost every region, which has the Battlefords working to make sure everyone stays as cool and hydrated as possible.The city utilized fire d...
Jun 30, 2021

Province reports 31 new cases of COVID-19, 13 new cases in Northern zones
With 31 new cases of COVID-19 and 60 recoveries reported today, this brings the provincial total to 48,854 cases; 47,851 total recoveries, and 435 cases considered active. This is the lowest number of...
Jun 30, 2021

Stars marketing manager Whyte 'thankful for memories made' following resignation from team
After spending the better part of the last three years with the team, Battlefords North Stars' marketing and office manager, Jennifer Whyte is moving on to the next chapter in her life, officially res...
Jun 30, 2021

Important Ways To Beat the Heat
The heatwave continues in Canada's west with record breaking temperatures.Environment Canada's weather forecast shows a prolonged heat wave into next week for most of Saskatchewan. Temperatures will d...
Jun 30, 2021

Indigenous leaders reflect on past, present
The painful history of Residential Schools in Canada is ever-so present for the indigenous community, while there's hope that the stories of the past month can finally create change.During the Pipe Ce...
Jun 29, 2021

Local educator Hawboldt recognized for dedication to school, community athletics
Battlefords local, Tom Hawboldt has been recognized for his commitment and dedication to school and community sport, with a Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic Association (SHSAA) Service Award. Hawbol...
Jun 29, 2021

North Stars AGM features reflection on lost season, renewed optimism for 2021-22
The Battlefords North Stars held their Annual General Meeting (AGM) Monday evening, to discuss the team's outlook both financially and otherwise moving forward, following an unprecedented 2020-21 seas...
Jun 29, 2021