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Former finance director enters North Battleford mayoral race

Administration for the Town of Battleford is losing a key member to the mayoral race across the North Saskatchewan River, who makes his foray into politics after six years managing municipal dollars i...

Sep 24, 2020

Flow of consumer goods should remain stable through fall and winter, says University of Saskatchewan expert

An associate professor of marketing at the University of Saskatchewan doesn't believe this fall and winter, the province will experience the widespread shortage of some basic items like we did last sp...

Sep 24, 2020

Provincial Coaches Week shines light on locals making a difference (Pt. 2/3)

In the spirit of Coaches Week in Saskatchewan this week, battlefordsNOW is turning the spotlight on local coaches in the community, to highlight those who make youth athletics possible in the communit...

Sep 24, 2020

Two challengers for both mayor, council in North Battleford

PAfter two days, there are already several challengers for mayor and council seats in North Battleford.Mayor Ryan Bater will have to run against two candidates that are familiar to many in the communi...

Sep 23, 2020

Provincial gov’t investing $16.5M in roads in 55 RMs

Drivers on some of Saskatchewan's roads will start seeing and feeling improvements.The provincial government announced Wednesday it's investing $16.5 million to improve roads in 55 rural municipalitie...

Sep 23, 2020

SaskTel to add new cell towers to improve rural connectivity

Cell and internet service in rural Saskatchewan is getting a $72-million bump from SaskTel.The Crown corporation announced Wednesday it plans to build 74 new macro cell towers in underserved rural and...

Sep 23, 2020

Notice of Opportunity to Apply for New Minister's Advisory Council

A new Minister's Advisory Council will be established to focus advice on the governance of the #ImpactAssessment regime, including the effectiveness & efficiency of our processes. Check out the no...

Sep 23, 2020

Provincial Coaches Week shines light on locals making a difference (Pt. 1/3)

Teamwork, dedication, work ethic and self-confidence. These are four key pillars of what makes participation in sport of great value to youth in a community, and four qualities good coaching helps to ...

Sep 23, 2020

Waskesiu hotel owner concerned with mixed messaging after COVID case leads to temporary closure

Nancy Wood, the owner of the Hawood Inn at Waskesiu Lake, is supposed to be in the middle of one of her busiest weeks of the year.The Men's Lobstick golf tournament at nearby Waskesiu Golf Course, usu...

Sep 22, 2020

Municipal nominations open in North Battleford

Nominations for municipal government are now open to the public in the Battlefords.North Battleford city hall has set up its election information board, which will have candidates' names added after t...

Sep 22, 2020