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Council defers making decision on St. Vital church site
Battleford lawmakers deferred making a decision to de-designate the former St. Vital church site a municipal heritage property after receiving some objections. The province will now step in to attempt...
Apr 21, 2020 Battleford council is deferring making a decision on de-designating the old St. Vital church site a municipal heritage property after the town received some objections. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
A season of destiny: Reflecting on the 2019 North Stars championship
To celebrate one year since the North Stars' 2019 Canalta Cup championship, Marty Martinson caught up with three key players from the Stars' championship roster. Forwards Braydon Buziak and Owen Lamb,...
Apr 20, 2020 The Battlefords North Stars won their third championship in franchise history one year ago Sunday, capping off a season forever frozen in time among hockey fans in the community. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Thunderchild cannabis production facility mainly complete, awaiting licence
The construction of the new cannabis production facility known as Thunderchild Cultivation, located off Highway 16 on the outskirts of Battleford, is now for the most part complete.The facility is cur...
Apr 20, 2020 Thunderchild Cultivation, located in Battleford off Highway 16, is currently awaiting its licence from Health Canada before it can plan to start operations later this year. (submitted photo/Adam Coates)
Battlefords Humane Society relying on fundraiser, foster homes during pandemic
After adjusting the adoption process for shelter animals, staff are looking at more creative ways to help animals find their forever homes. The Battlefords Humane Society is moving forward today with ...
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Provincial COVID-19 total at 316 with 74 active cases
As of today, April 20, the province has one new case of COVID-19. That brings the provincial total to 316 reported cases. As the government released the latest figures it stressed the arrival of warm ...
Apr 20, 2020 Saskatchewan's chief medical health officer, Dr. Saqib Shahab. (Evan Radford/980 CJME)
New regulations issued to allow remote witnessing of wills
With the current public health emergency, the province is changing its regulations to allow remote witnessing of wills. The Wills (Public Emergencies) Regulations came into force on April 16 and will ...
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The Schwabs: a family legacy between the pipes
The apple doesn't fall far from the goal-crease. Or at least, that's the way it looks in the Schwab household.At just 18 years of age, Austin Schwab is coming off a standout rookie year with the Battl...
Apr 18, 2020 Hockey has been a big part of life in the Schwab household throughout the years. Pictured Left: Corey Schwab holding Austin in his arms after winning the Stanley Cup as a member of the New Jersey Devils in 2003. Top right: Corey and Austin, summer 2020. Bottom right: Corey and Austin circa 2013. (submitted photos/Corey Schwab)
Province says worst case scenario for revenue decline could reach $3.3 billion
The provincial government has released three different scenarios in relation to the economic impact of COVID-19.The province said it was important to note that the projections were not explicit foreca...
Apr 17, 2020 Finance Minister Donna Harpauer. (Canadian Press)
Province issues new orders to protect vulnerable population from COVID-19, case total at 307
There are two new cases of COVID-19 in the province, bringing Saskatchewan's total reported cases to 307. Of those cases, 75 are active. The latest figures were reported as the province announced new ...
Apr 17, 2020 Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab. (Canadian Press)
R.M. of North Battleford passes budget
The R.M. of North Battleford No. 437 passed its 2020 municipal budget Wednesday.During a "socially distanced" meeting, council approved a budget that will be the fourth consecutive with no tax rate in...
Apr 16, 2020 The R.M. of North Battleford was able to avoid raising taxes, despite the addition of a new fire department. (submitted photo/R.M. of North Battleford)