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Saskatchewan reports 22 new COVID-19 cases, 26 more recoveries
There are 22 new cases of COVID-19 to report in the province and 26 more recoveries.The provincial total is now at 2,034.The new cases are located in the Far North East (two), North Central (four), Sa...
Oct 09, 2020

BMHA 'looking forward to season ahead,' with Return to Play Guidelines
The holiday season may still be two months away, but for hockey fans in the Battlefords - and throughout Saskatchewan - last night had to feel a bit like Christmas morning.The Sask. Hockey Association...
Oct 09, 2020

Sask. Party Leader Scott Moe promises more support for seniors if elected
Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe was in the Battlefords today to unveil a proposal for three new initiatives to benefit seniors in the province at a total estimated cost of about $36 million per ye...
Oct 08, 2020

Province records 18 new COVID-19 cases, issues guidance on Thanksgiving
There are 18 new cases of COVID-19 to report in the province and 13 more recoveries.The provincial total is now at 2,012.The new cases are located in the Far North West (three), Far North East (two), ...
Oct 08, 2020

Operation Red Nose cancelled for holiday season
For the first time in over a decade, Operation Red Nose will not be available in the Battlefords over the holidays. The safe ride service, in which volunteers drive impaired people - and their cars - ...
Oct 08, 2020

Boushie family's lawyers hope to see law abolishing peremptory challenges remain
Colten Boushie's mother, Debbie Baptiste, doesn't want to see the clock turn back on progress in justice.She is opposed to a proposal at the Supreme Court of Canada underway in Ottawa to potentially a...
Oct 07, 2020

Council candidate Mercer focused on social programing in community
For the better part of the last 48 years, Dennis Mercer has called North Battleford home. It is where he's raised his family, and where he spent 20 years of his education career, teaching at John Paul...
Oct 07, 2020

Province records 10 new COVID-19 cases, 11 more recoveries
There are 10 new cases of COVID-19 to report in the province and 11 more recoveries.The provincial total is now at 1,994.The new cases are located in the Saskatoon (four), Central West (one), Central ...
Oct 07, 2020

NB Fire Department sells out Beef on a Bun fundraiser
More than just a hearty lunch; it's making a real difference. The North Battleford Fire Department hosted their annual Beef on a Bun fundraiser Wednesday at the fire hall.The event, which is organized...
Oct 07, 2020

Finalists announced for Battlefords Business Excellence (BBEX) Awards
The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce has announced the finalists in the Battlefords Business Excellence Awards. Chief Operating Officer Linda Machniak said after a difficult year due to COVID-19 restri...
Oct 06, 2020