Tag Archives: Community
How to overcome debt and affordability challenges due to COVID-19
More than four-in-10 Saskatchewan residents have taken a financial hit because of the pandemic. That number might not shock you. Maybe you have friends or family who are struggling financially, or you...
Oct 20, 2020
Positive COVID-19 cases confirmed at BUH
The Battlefords Union Hospital has been confirmed to have positive cases of COVID-19 that may impact in-patient bed capacity availability.Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) spokesman Doug Dahl confir...
Oct 19, 2020
Candidate Chartier looks to bring new ideas to town council
After years of feeling disappointed, Ken Chartier has decided to fully commit to the Battleford Town Council race.The longtime volunteer firefighter with the Battleford Fire Department previously ran ...
Oct 19, 2020
A look at the North Stars preseason schedule
The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) has released its fall preseason schedule. Each of the league's 12 teams will play their premier division rival for four games, to help limit the amount of ...
Oct 19, 2020
Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe promises more support for businesses if re-elected
Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe celebrated the start of Small Business Week today with a special launch outside Battleford Furniture.Moe said businesses are resilient, and play an important role."...
Oct 19, 2020
BMHA kicks off preseason with opening weekend
It is a time many in the community have been waiting for with eager anticipation; hockey season is officially back in the Battlefords.The Battlefords Minor Hockey Association (BMHA) kicked off their p...
Oct 19, 2020
Public and Private Gatherings in Saskatchewan
Public and Private Gatherings Restrictions limiting the size of indoor and outdoor public and private gatherings remain in place.As of October 16, private indoor gatherings may have a maximum of 15 pe...
Oct 19, 2020
Local provincial candidates have lively exchange of ideas at chamber forum
Whether looking at municipal revenue sharing, crime or mental health needs, provincial candidates for the Battlefords riding took part in an amicable sharing of ideas at Sunday's forum.Hosted by the B...
Oct 19, 2020
Body of homeowner found following house fire
A male was found dead in the aftermath of a house fire in Radisson, Sask. on Oct. 17.At 5:50 a.m. that morning, RCMP received a call of a house fire and attended the scene, finding Fire Crews from Rad...
Oct 19, 2020
Take Action Against Fraud
How to recognize scams and protect your financial assets. In 2019 in Canada, there were 19,285 victims of fraud and $98 million lost to fraud, not including unreported cases.[1] Scams affecting indivi...
Oct 19, 2020