Tag Archives: Community

Sask. welcomes Alberta into SMR MOU, feasibility study positive on possibilities
On Wednesday morning, Saskatchewan's premier helped welcome another province into the group looking at widening the use of small modular reactors (SMRs) in Canada.Alberta Premier Jason Kenney signed o...
Apr 14, 2021

Province reports 193 new cases, 222 recoveries, one death in Saskatchewan
The provincial government has reported 193 new cases in Saskatchewan, including 222 recoveries and one death. This brings the provincial total to 37,085 cases; 34,102 recoveries and 2,525 cases consid...
Apr 14, 2021

RM of Frenchman Butte enacts fire ban
The Rural Municipality of Frenchman Butte No. 501 will be under a fire ban until further notice.Municipal council made the decision due to dry and windy conditions. Previously issued burning permits a...
Apr 14, 2021

Proceeds from Chris Beaudry event donated to CMHA Battlefords Branch
Tuesday afternoon, sponsors from last month's Chris Beaudry mental health talk presented a check for $1,300 to the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Battlefords Branch. Beaudry's event was hel...
Apr 14, 2021

Be safe in Prince Albert National Park as the season changes from winter to spring!
The health and safety of visitors, employees and all Canadians is of the utmost importance to Parks Canada. To help limit the spread of COVID-19, visitors must follow the advice of public health exper...
Apr 14, 2021

Things Are Opening Up at Waskesiu
We are so excited to see you! Cabin and Cottage owners are now coming home! Roads in the cabin and cottage areas were ploughed on April 1st. The Spruce Ridge washroom facilities for seasonal residents...
Apr 14, 2021

Is the CFL being held hostage by MLSE?
It should be official today the 2021 CFL season is being postponed while the CFL and XFL continue discussions on creating a merger between the two leagues.The postponement is due to the increase rates...
Apr 14, 2021

Valleyview Towers 2 tenant seeks compensation from impact of secondhand smoke
A Valleyview Towers 2 resident has filed a claim for $30,000 with the Office of Residential Tenancies (ORT) against Battlefords Housing Authority related to conditions at the building in North Battlef...
Apr 13, 2021

Fireman’s Lunch and Silent Auction to take place next week
Residents of the Battlefords can look forward to some delivery lunch service with a smile, from their local firefighters next week.The North West College and North Battleford Firefighter Local 1756 wi...
Apr 13, 2021

Firefighters respond to two house fires over past week
The North Battleford Fire Department was on the go over the last few days responding to two house fires in the area.Deputy fire chief Colin O'Hara said there have been a number of structure fires to d...
Apr 13, 2021