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Over 5,000 new COVID-19 cases reported in province’s first weekly report

As part of the province's transition to Living with COVID-19, Saskatchewan released its first weekly integrated epidemiological (EPI) report. It's a deeper analysis of multiple data sources and provid...

Feb 10, 2022

Outdoor Rink Contest

The 'Keep the Game We Love Going ODR Contest' celebrates our iconic winter activity as well as the hard work of the individuals who keep these rinks active in our communities. Outdoor rinks of all kin...

Feb 10, 2022

Battlefords group shows support for Freedom Convoy

A Freedom Rally gathered at the Battlefords bridges Wednesday afternoon waving signs and flags as many passing motorists honked in support.Local resident Valerie Carter said the group wants to show th...

Feb 10, 2022

Concern for Youth gives positive report to town council

Battlefords Concern for Youth (CFY) is continuing to grow, providing support to young people in the community.Executive Director Dani Williams gave an update on the organization's activities over the ...

Feb 09, 2022

'We are not prepared to put the lives of our families at risk': First Nations leaders concerned about government's plan to lift restrictions

The organization that represents 74 First Nations in Saskatchewan, is calling on the provincial government to reconsider terminating COVID-19 health mandates and protocols in Saskatchewan, claiming it...

Feb 09, 2022

Ranch Management Forum - Hay Fields

Did your hay field disappoint you last year?Are you planting in dry conditions? Are you considering rejuvenating the stand?Join us for the Ranch Management Forum on March 1 and 8 to learn more: https:...

Feb 09, 2022

Census 2021: A snapshot of Prairie population and dwelling data

Alberta: For the first time in years, Alberta's growth has lagged behind the national average. Its 4.8 per cent growth rate between 2016 and 2021 was slightly below the national mark of 5.2 per cent. ...

Feb 09, 2022

Residential school story airs on CBS with support of Cowessess First Nation

The chief of the Cowessess First Nation, Cadmus Delorme, said a recent story done by Anderson Cooper and 60 Minutes was impactful, painful and honest.The American journalist and a camera crew were in ...

Feb 09, 2022

Local mayors react to provincial decision to lift restrictions

Following the province's decision to begin lifting public health mandates related to COVID-19, municipal leaders in the Battlefords region will have a number of items to manage in the coming weeks.Sta...

Feb 09, 2022

Stars fall to Terriers 3-2 in OT heartbreaker

Yorkton Terriers forward, Kishaun Gervais scored 2:40 into the extra frame, to lead his team to a 3-2 overtime win over the Battlefords North Stars Tuesday night in North Battleford. Steven Kesslering...

Feb 09, 2022