Community

RCMP sees more calls for service for North Battleford

The Battlefords RCMP is experiencing a slightly higher volume of calls for service for the City of North Battleford, based on the latest crime report tally for the period. Staff Sgt. Jason Teniuk, act...

Apr 27, 2021

Saskatchewan experiencing aggressive phone scam

Phone scams are nothing new in 2021, but the latest to hit Saskatchewan has been particularly persistent. SaskTel released a statement Tuesday acknowledging the recent increase in scam calls originati...

Apr 27, 2021

Saskatoon lawyer discusses legalities around ‘freedom’ rallies in Sask.

Ticketing at Saskatchewan "freedom" rallies has sparked conversation around why only certain individuals receive fines and court dates.With COVID-19 changing the way the law system works in Canada, it...

Apr 27, 2021

Province to lower vaccine eligibility age throughout the week

The Saskatchewan government has announced incremental changes to vaccine ages this week beginning on Wednesday, April 28.The eligible age ranges for booking COVID-19 vaccinations will include individu...

Apr 27, 2021

Government reports 224 new cases of COVID-19 and six deaths in the province

The Saskatchewan government is reporting 224 new cases of COVID-19 in the province as of April 27 bringing the provincial total to 40,401 cases; 37,401 total recoveries and 2,518 cases considered acti...

Apr 27, 2021

Local students awarded scholarships for music and agriculture

The Battlefords & District Community Foundation has awarded two annual scholarships to local students in the community.Piper Mutch, a senior at North Battleford Comprehensive High School, was name...

Apr 27, 2021

Household Hazardous Waste Day coming up in North Battleford

If you have been waiting to get rid of some of your old household hazardous waste products this is the time to do it.The City of North Battleford is planning its annual spring collection day coming up...

Apr 27, 2021

2021 Big Game Draw Opens Online May 1

After a record-setting year for applications in 2020, Saskatchewan's big game draw is set to open for 2021 on May 1. Hunters have until 11:59 p.m. on May 25 to submit their online applications. "The b...

Apr 27, 2021

10th Annual ELGC Vic Hospital Charity Golf Classic

The Victoria Hospital Foundation (VHF) is excited to announce that the flex version of our tournament that we held last summer in accordance with COVID-19 restrictions is returning for another golf se...

Apr 27, 2021

Town to create tree barrier to reduce wind, noise for residents

The Town of Battleford plans to create a shelterbelt between Highway 4 South and the Battle Springs subdivision, located at the south end of Battleford, in response to area residents concerns about ex...

Apr 26, 2021