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City council candidate Plews aims to make a difference
George Plews is among the hopefuls vying for a seat on city council in North Battleford in the upcoming election. "I have lived in North Battleford for 30 years," he said. "I just want to do my part; ...
Oct 06, 2020

Lloyd PBR Winter Classic postponed to 2021
The Lloydminster Agricultural Exhibition Association has announced the postponement of its annual PBR Winter Classic to December 2021. Assistant General Manager of the association, Jackie Tomayer, sai...
Oct 06, 2020

Province records 16 new cases, advises reducing contacts
There are 16 new cases of COVID-19 to report in the province and 20 more recoveries. The provincial total is now at 1,984.The new cases are in the Far North West (one), North Central (one), Saskatoon ...
Oct 06, 2020

North Stars main camp kicks off at Civic Centre
The Battlefords North Stars kicked off their main camp this week, as players returned to the community - and the Civic Centre ice - following an extended summer hiatus. While there always seems to be ...
Oct 06, 2020

NDP promises pay equity legislation and ban on sexist dress codes
The Saskatchewan NDP has promised to introduce legislation aimed at closing the gender wage gap and ban sexist dress codes including mandatory high heel policies if elected. In a media release, the ND...
Oct 05, 2020

City updates contract for Battlefords Humane Society services at current site
The City of North Battleford signed a contract to pay the Battlefords Humane Society to provide animal shelter services at the current city-owned facility at 114 Street for up to four years. In the ag...
Oct 05, 2020

AAA Sharks enjoy team building weekend
With hockey season just around the corner, the Battlefords AAA Sharks took part in a team building day out this weekend, paintballing at Blue Mountain Adventure Park.Head coach of the team, Ricci Giro...
Oct 05, 2020

Nine new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan
There are nine new cases of COVID-19 and 19 more recoveries in Saskatchewan.The new cases are in the Saskatoon (one), Central East (five), Regina (one), South Central (one) and South East (one) zones....
Oct 05, 2020

United Way month launched at city hall in North Battleford
The City of North Battleford officially proclaimed October as United Way month, with a flag-raising ceremony outside city hall Monday.Volunteers with the Canadian Mental Health Association will delive...
Oct 05, 2020

Moe promises to restart Active Families Benefit and 750 new childcare spaces
Scott Moe has pledged to restart the Active Families Benefit and add 750 additional childcare spaces over the next four year. Moe made the announcement at a campaign stop Monday at the Alfred Jenkins ...
Oct 05, 2020