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Rotary confirms event with retired astronaut Chris Hadfield still going ahead

Former astronaut Col. Chris Hadfield will finally be landing in North Battleford later this month as part of the Rotary Club of the Battlefords 100th anniversary festivities. Rotary's Centennial Celeb...

Oct 12, 2021

Feedback wanted on allowing e-scooters on public roads across Saskatchewan

The Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) is looking for public feedback on e-scooters.Currently, under the Traffic Safety Act, they aren't allowed on any public road in Saskatchewan as they aren't ...

Oct 12, 2021

Watch out for Ticks

The Ministry of Health is reminding Saskatchewan residents to remain vigilant for ticks on themselves and pets during the fall season.While blacklegged ticks are rare in Saskatchewan, they remain acti...

Oct 12, 2021

National survey results to inform new standards for long-term care

OTTAWA - Canadian long-term care homes do not currently provide safe, reliable care, and they should put the needs and rights of residents first, according to the respondents of a survey that will hel...

Oct 11, 2021

Battlefords Food Bank thankful for donations to meet need

The Battlefords Food Bank had a successful past season, receiving close to 9,000 pounds worth of fresh produce over the summer.The Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre (Food Bank) Executive D...

Oct 10, 2021

Exhibit on Sixties Scoop shares survivors painful stories

A moving exhibition visited the North Battleford Library Friday focusing on the impact of the Sixties Scoop. The Sixties Scoop was a painful period in Canada's history when Indigenous children were ta...

Oct 08, 2021

Saskatchewan not asking for COVID-19 help, yet

Saskatchewan hospitals are full of COVID patients and on Thursday there were 78 people reported in ICU, which is one off the number of ICU beds the province has on a normal day.But at a news conferenc...

Oct 08, 2021

Tribute to Humboldt Broncos to be featured on Canada Post stamp

An editorial cartoon published following the fatal Humboldt Broncos bus crash will soon be immortalized on a postage stamp.On Friday, Canada Post unveiled a stamp featuring the drawing from editorial ...

Oct 08, 2021

Battlefords Minor Softball and Minor Baseball to be part of city discussions

The City of North Battleford plans to have representatives from Battlefords Minor Baseball and the Battlefords Minor Softball Association to be part of any discussions with the city to ensure both gro...

Oct 08, 2021

USask sexual violence rally draws dozens as students voice desire for safety

Several dozen students, faculty members and administrators gathered Thursday afternoon at the University of Saskatchewan to rally against sexual violence on campus.The rally, which took place at Nobel...

Oct 07, 2021