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Province records 81 new cases, 53 patients are in hospital

After announcing further restrictive measures to combat COVID-19, the province is reporting 81 new cases and 108 recoveries.The new amount brings the provincial total to 4,513 cases. The new cases are...

Nov 13, 2020

Two local business owners recognized for helping tourism in Saskatchewan

The 2019 Saskatchewan Tourism Awards of Excellence recipients have been announced including two local business owners, Brad Muir and Gordon Olson.Brad Muir from Anglin Lake owns Sundogs Excursions and...

Nov 13, 2020

Stars travel to La Ronge for first road swing of season

The Battlefords North Stars will return to action Friday night, for the first of what will be back-to-back games versus the Ice Wolves in La Ronge this weekend.The North Stars enter play looking to bo...

Nov 13, 2020

Province expands mandatory masking order, limits alcohol service in updated health order

The province has issued additional public health measures to try and slow the spread of the virus. The measures will include mandatory masking in indoor public places in all communities with populatio...

Nov 13, 2020

Theatre format a success for BBEX Awards

It may not have had the social interaction of years past, but the 27th Annual Battlefords Business Excellence Awards (BBEX) were a unique experience for all those involved.Put on by the Battlefords Ch...

Nov 13, 2020

Louis Riel exoneration debate continues

Next week will herald the 135th anniversary of the death of Louis Riel, and there are renewed calls from Mtis groups in Quebec and British Columbia for the federal government to exonerate the man who ...

Nov 13, 2020

Winners of BBEX Awards

Local businesses and individuals were honoured at the 27th Annual Battlefords Business Excellence Awards (BBEX) Thursday evening.The theme of this year's awards was BBEX Goes To The Movies, an evening...

Nov 12, 2020

Biggar sees new mayor in 2020 municipal election results

The Town of Biggar now has a new mayor following the municipal election. Jim Rickwood garnered the most votes in a race with incumbent Ray Sadler and another contender. Rickwood is honoured to be elec...

Nov 12, 2020

Lakeland Athletics adjust to cancelled ACAC season

Following several setbacks and changes, the Alberta Colleges Athletic Association (ACAC) officially announced, this month, the cancellation of all winter sports for the 2020/2021 season.In a statement...

Nov 12, 2020

Chamber, Capitol Theatre set for BBEX Awards

Several local businesses will be recognized for their work in the community this evening at the Battlefords Business Excellence Awards (BBEX).The 27th annual iteration of the event will be presented a...

Nov 12, 2020