Tag Archives: Community
NDP promises to address mental health and addictions crisis; Sask. Party offers assistance to seniors
The Saskatchewan NDP's latest election promise involves tackling the mental health and addictions crisis in the province.The Saskatchewan Party, meanwhile, plans to offer more assistance to seniors.ND...
Oct 08, 2020
Operation Red Nose cancelled for holiday season
For the first time in over a decade, Operation Red Nose will not be available in the Battlefords over the holidays. The safe ride service, in which volunteers drive impaired people - and their cars - ...
Oct 08, 2020
Fall Activity Guidelines for Saskatchewan
These guidelines provide information on how to safely enjoy fall celebrations and honour Remembrance Day while reducing the potential spread of COVID-19. Events that exceed allowable gathering sizes a...
Oct 08, 2020
Boushie family's lawyers hope to see law abolishing peremptory challenges remain
Colten Boushie's mother, Debbie Baptiste, doesn't want to see the clock turn back on progress in justice.She is opposed to a proposal at the Supreme Court of Canada underway in Ottawa to potentially a...
Oct 07, 2020
Council candidate Mercer focused on social programing in community
For the better part of the last 48 years, Dennis Mercer has called North Battleford home. It is where he's raised his family, and where he spent 20 years of his education career, teaching at John Paul...
Oct 07, 2020
NB Fire Department sells out Beef on a Bun fundraiser
More than just a hearty lunch; it's making a real difference. The North Battleford Fire Department hosted their annual Beef on a Bun fundraiser Wednesday at the fire hall.The event, which is organized...
Oct 07, 2020
P.A. nurse wins appeal regarding health care social media comments
A Prince Albert nurse says she's relieved following an ultimately successful legal battle with her professional association over social media comments she made.Carolyn Strom spoke to reporters followi...
Oct 06, 2020
City council candidate Plews aims to make a difference
George Plews is among the hopefuls vying for a seat on city council in North Battleford in the upcoming election. "I have lived in North Battleford for 30 years," he said. "I just want to do my part; ...
Oct 06, 2020
Lloyd PBR Winter Classic postponed to 2021
The Lloydminster Agricultural Exhibition Association has announced the postponement of its annual PBR Winter Classic to December 2021. Assistant General Manager of the association, Jackie Tomayer, sai...
Oct 06, 2020
Mayoral candidate focused on reconciliation, fixing social problems
Working as an archivist in North Battleford has given Misa Nikolic a unique perspective on the city's history, one that he hopes to help shape the city's future.The former project coordinator, who unt...
Oct 06, 2020