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Battlefords Minor Baseball cautiously optimistic for limited summer season
Baseball in the Battlefords could become a reality this summer if all goes according to plan.The Battlefords Minor Baseball Association has already cancelled the season for their younger levels and ho...
Jun 19, 2020

Eight new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan
There are eight new cases of COVID-19 in the province, bringing the total to 716.Seven of those cases are in the province's Far North region and one is in the Saskatoon region.Of the reported cases, 6...
Jun 19, 2020

Local chamber hopes to install lift to improve accessibility at N.B. facility
It might be easier in the future for individuals with disabilities to access the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce building's lower level. The organization hopes to install a lift to improve access to t...
Jun 19, 2020

Local business sector welcomes budget incentive for new home construction
The province's new budget offers incentives for families purchasing new homes as a boost to the economy.According to the province, a PST rebate available for new home construction provides up to 42 pe...
Jun 18, 2020

Local golfer reacts to announcement of provincial championships
It's been a noteworthy couple of days for amateur golfers in the province. Golf Saskatchewan announced it will host eight provincial championships this year, taking precautions due to the ongoing COVI...
Jun 18, 2020

Battlefords FC ‘very excited’ with Phase four around the corner
The Government of Saskatchewan announced this week, Monday, June 22 will mark the start date for part one of Phase four in the provincial re-open plan. Included in part one of the phase is the re-open...
Jun 18, 2020

First part of phase four of Saskatchewan Re-Open plan set for June 22
The first part of phase four of the provincial government's Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan is set to start on June 22.Youth day camps, outdoor pools and splash parks, and outdoor sports and activities will...
Jun 18, 2020

Province reports 15 new cases of COVID-19, new outbreak declared
There are 15 new cases of COVID-19 in the province, bringing the total to 708.Fourteen of those cases are in the province's South region.The new cases are connected to a new outbreak declared by the S...
Jun 18, 2020

North Stars reload with key player signings
It has been a busy last couple of weeks for the Battlefords North Stars, as the team works to reload ahead of the fall of 2020. While the new season sits still a few months away, the Stars have alread...
Jun 17, 2020

City provides update on impact from COVID-19 in second State of City address
The City of North Battleford gave an update to residents in the second State of the City address held via Zoom Monday to discuss ongoing projects and the impact from the COVID-19 pandemic. Mayor Ryan ...
Jun 17, 2020