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Religious groups deliberate on ability to reopen
The third phase of the province's Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan is scheduled for June 8, but organizers for many religious groups are still determining whether they can open doors amidst the COVID-19 rest...
May 27, 2020
Battlefords Provincial Park included in $10.3 million Provincial Stimulus Package
The province of Saskatchewan has announced a $10.3 million Provincial Parks Stimulus Package, to be put towards renewal projects at several parks across Saskatchewan, including the Battlefords Provinc...
May 26, 2020
City roadways contract approved for 2020 capital works projects
It was a good night for the City of North Battleford Monday when council awarded a contract for the roadways portion of the 2020 capital works projects that came in at a significant savings."The winni...
May 26, 2020
No new cases of COVID-19 in province, eighth death recorded
Another resident in the Far North region who tested positive for COVID-19 has died, bringing the provincial total to eight.The resident was in their 50s.An additional death remains under investigation...
May 26, 2020
Family mourns Ile-a-la-Crosse woman who died after COVID-19 diagnosis
A northern Saskatchewan community is mourning the death of a woman whom family members say lost her battle with COVID-19.Krystal Maurice expressed her grief about the passing of her mom, Nelda Maurice...
May 26, 2020
Diabetes Canada asks municipalities to keep bins free of garbage
Diabetes Canada issued an open letter to Canada's mayors and municipalities asking for their help to clear garbage and soiled textiles from their donation bins.In the letter, Diabetes Canada said "we ...
May 26, 2020
Vikings alum talks value of team sports
For local athlete, Shania Magnusson, her love of basketball began in the high school gymnasium.Magnusson graduated from North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) in 2013, where she suited up ...
May 25, 2020
RCMP renew request for help in search of missing man
North Battleford's RCMP remain committed on their search efforts to locate missing 57-year-old Andre Jacques and are renewing an appeal for anyone with information to come forward.At this time, police...
May 25, 2020
RCMP ask for public's help after all Scouts' camping gear stolen
The RCMP are asking for the public's assistance after the Second North Battleford Scout's had thousands of dollars in camping equipment stolen after a break-in at their storage shed. William Picard, o...
May 25, 2020
Those returning to work can get tested for COVID-19, two new cases in province
There are two new cases of COVID-19 in the northern half of Saskatchewan. With one new case in the Far North and one in the North, there are 634 total cases of COVID-19 in the province.Of those cases,...
May 25, 2020