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New COVID-19 vaccine shipments expected this week; 116 new cases reported, two deaths, 209 recoveries
A Pfizer vaccine shipment is expected on Tuesday to supply Saskatoon (3,510 doses) and Regina (3,510 doses). The province is then expected to receive another shipment on Wednesday to give North Battle...
Mar 07, 2021

3,577 COVID-19 vaccines given, 163 new cases, and three more deaths
An additional 3,577 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 90,456.The 3,577 doses of COVID-19 vaccine reported...
Mar 06, 2021

207 new cases, two deaths and 125 COVID recoveries reported in the province
The province reported 207 new cases of COVID-19 in the province today bringing the provincial total up to 29,432 cases. Prince Albert and North Battleford are among six communities in the province who...
Mar 05, 2021

Lighthouse supporters take to the streets to raise awareness
Shouting "Save the Lighthouse," and "Everyone needs a home," a group of Lighthouse supporters took part in a peaceful walk Friday to increase awareness about the need to keep the service in the Battle...
Mar 05, 2021

Former Broncos coach to talk mental health in North Battleford
The topic of mental health will be highlighted in a special virtual appearance in North Battleford this month. Former Humboldt Broncos coach, Chris Beaudry will be speaking about the importance of men...
Mar 04, 2021

169 new cases and 168 recoveries reported in the province
The province has reported 169 new cases of COVID-19 and 169 recoveries in Saskatchewan bringing the provincial total to 29,220 cases. Meanwhile, clinics are starting in Prince Albert and North Battlef...
Mar 04, 2021

Christensen reflects on 45 years with Bill and Don's
One of North Battlefords' longest-serving business owners officially announced his retirement this week in the community. After 45 years at Bill and Don's Menswear, Ben Christensen took some time to c...
Mar 04, 2021

Three years after Broncos bus crash, Logan Boulet still inspiring organ donation
Jim Lowes had never thought about being an organ donor until he read a story about Logan Boulet nearly three years ago.Boulet was one of 16 people who died in April 2018 when a truck driver blew a sto...
Mar 04, 2021

Anderson Pump House sold, employees retained
After almost 40 years of operating Anderson Pump House, Howard and Sharon Kirby have decided to sell. The water systems supply and service business, which has branches in North Battleford and Prince A...
Mar 03, 2021

121 new cases of COVID-19 and two new deaths
There are 121 new cases of COVID-19 reported in the province and two more deaths. The northern region had a total of 490 vaccines reported today including 452 in the North Central region.Vaccines Repo...
Mar 03, 2021