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Singer Falynn Baptiste to perform show to release new CD called Cree Christmas
It's her parents' language, her own language and she hopes one day it will be her daughter's language too. Originally from Red Pheasant First Nation, teacher and singer Falynn Baptiste is making a nam...
Dec 07, 2020

202 COVID-19 cases reported, lower numbers due to data issue
The province is reporting 202 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, bringing the total up to 9,730 cases. The Saskatchewan Health Authority did note the reported number is "much lower than anticipated due t...
Dec 05, 2020

Province records 55th death, 283 new COVID-19 cases
One resident in the South zone, who tested positive for COVID-19, has died. A total of 55 people have died from the virus in Saskatchewan, 15 of which were within the last eight days.The latest indivi...
Dec 04, 2020

She-NANIGANS to celebrate the season with Christmas Market
Christmas Day sits just three weeks away, and She-NANIGANS Performing Arts Theatre wants to help get residents into the festive spirit this weekend.That is why the venue is hosting their inaugural Chr...
Dec 04, 2020

Destination Battlefords feeling effects of restricted travel
The harsh impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has been felt across the business community, but perhaps no specific sector has been hit quite as hard as the travel industry. Executive director with...
Dec 03, 2020

Town of Battleford plans to present proposed 2021 budget with no tax increase
The Town of Battleford administration is not proposing any property tax increase for ratepayers for the 2021 budget.Chief Administrative Officer Ash Alam said the proposed budget will be presented at ...
Dec 03, 2020

Province reaches over 4,000 active COVID-19 cases
Another resident in their 80s from the province's South zone has died after testing positive for COVID-19. With seven deaths, December is already Saskatchewan's second deadliest month of the pandemic ...
Dec 03, 2020

Case for one of four suspects in Gatzke homicide adjourned in court today
One of the four suspects facing charges related to the death of Ryan John Gatzke had his case adjourned in North Battleford Provincial Court Wednesday.Jacob Joseph Ballantyne, 25, of Edam, is charged ...
Dec 03, 2020

Blue Mountain Adventure Park offers outdoor escape
From cross-country skiing, to winter snow tubing, outdoor excitement awaits at the Blue Mountain Adventure Park this season.The Park, which is located about 30 minutes from the Battlefords, has faced ...
Dec 03, 2020

Chamber, businesses asking residents to shop local during holiday season
Area chamber of commerce representatives are encouraging people to shop local this holiday season to help merchants and the economy during the pandemic.Battlefords Chamber of Commerce Chief Operating ...
Dec 02, 2020