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Montana's opens in North Battleford

Family and friends in North Battleford have their first taste at a new eatery this fall, one of the few businesses to open shop during the COVID-19 pandemic.Montana's BBQ and bar is officially open, a...

Sep 22, 2020

Town MEEP funding to benefit Battleford Arena's green initiatives, among several local infrastructure projects

The Town of Battleford will see improvements to the Battleford Arena among several projects that will get a boost from the province's new Municipal Economic Enhancement Program (MEEP) funding.Mayor Am...

Sep 22, 2020

SaskMusic Opens 2020 Saskatchewan Music Award Nominations

SaskMusic is excited to announce the opening of the nomination submission period for the 2020 Saskatchewan Music Awards. The third annual awards will honour excellence in the Saskatchewan music indust...

Sep 22, 2020

COVID-19 case reported at McClean Lake uranium mill site

A case of COVID-19 has been identified on the McClean Lake uranium mill in northern Saskatchewan.Orano Canada confirmed Sunday one of their employees tested positive and is in isolation at the mill ca...

Sep 21, 2020

Sask. doctors 'working harder than ever' amid pandemic

It can be frustrating still not being able to get an in-person doctor's appointment because of the strict COVID protocols at clinics. But the Saskatchewan College of Family Physicians says its 'workin...

Sep 21, 2020

Battleford Mayor announces re-election bid

As the leaves begin to fall and autumn takes effect, election season is on the horizon in the town of Battleford.As such, incumbent mayor with the town, Ames Leslie has announced his intention to run ...

Sep 21, 2020

North West College receives funding for skills training programs

North West College has received $4.5 million in funding from the Government of Saskatchewan to put toward skills training programs. The college is one of eight around the province to receive some of t...

Sep 21, 2020

City surplus goods available online in North Battleford

North Battleford residents now have a new avenue for finding a variety of used, and unused, items at a low price.The city announced last week that surplus and unused good goods will be made available ...

Sep 21, 2020

How to deal with student loan debt

Barring any last-minute announcements from the federal and provincial governments, the six-month student loan deferral period offered by the federal government (and many provincial governments) will e...

Sep 21, 2020

Companies Partner to Raise Funds for Meadow Lake Food Bank

Len Thompson Lure's #FishingForFoodBanks2020 Fundraiser Reels in $1000 Food Bank DonationWhen the owners of Alberta based Len Thompson Lures realized the depth of the COVID19 Pandemic, they wanted to ...

Sep 21, 2020