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North Battleford to have fireworks on New Year's Eve

The City of North Battleford hopes to end 2020 with a literal bang.On New Year's Eve, the city will set off fireworks from King Hill as part of the festivities for the community and the nation. The fi...

Dec 10, 2020

Safe Schools Plan: More Than $37 Million Allocated to School Divisions in Second Round of Funding

The Government of Saskatchewan is announcing $37.5 million in approved funding for classrooms for emergent, one-time expenses associated with keeping staff and students safe in schools. This is in add...

Dec 10, 2020

North Stars’ Whyte happy to shine outside the spotlight

For Battlefords North Stars office and marketing manager Jennifer Whyte, the rink is much more than just a place to catch a game on a Saturday night. Fans of the team may recognize her as the person t...

Dec 10, 2020

Local organizations relieved to see COVID-19 vaccine will soon begin to arrive in province

While the province's restrictions during the pandemic remain in place, a number of Battlefords area organizations are relieved to hear a new vaccine for COVID-19 will soon start to arrive in Saskatche...

Dec 09, 2020

Real estate still going strong in the Battlefords

Housing markets across the province, particularly in the Battlefords, continue to buck expectations.Across the province, sales were up by more than 54 per cent from last November and the median sale p...

Dec 09, 2020

Provincial rink grant program, welcome sight for Battlefords recreation

The Province of Saskatchewan announced Tuesday, the return of the Community Rink Affordability Grant Program, which will open for applications Dec. 14. The program, provides $2,500 a year to indoor ri...

Dec 09, 2020

Five more COVID-19 deaths, 11 in last two days in Saskatchewan

Five Regina zone residents who previously tested positive for COVID-19 have died, the province announced on Wednesday. All five were in the 80+ age group. There have now been 11 COVID-19 deaths report...

Dec 09, 2020

Discover Winter Glory on Saskatchewan Park Trails

Our parks are magical places to visit year-round with many activities scheduled for the entire family. From a Survival Series and Treasure Hunts in the summer months to snowshoeing, cross-country skii...

Dec 09, 2020

Community Rink Affordability Grant Program Returns

Fulfilling the platform promise to communities around the province, the Government of Saskatchewan announced that registration for the Community Rink Affordability Grant program (CRAG) will officially...

Dec 09, 2020

How to avoid adding to your debt this holiday season

Are you hoping to make it through the holiday season without adding to your debt load? The holiday season can be a magical time of year, but often, that magic comes with a hefty price tag. If you are ...

Dec 09, 2020