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Rainy summer season leads to increase in mosquito population

Exceptionally wet weather followed by hot and humid temperatures has created a perfect storm for mosquitos to proliferate in the Battlefords.Sean Prager, a plant sciences and biology assistant profess...

Jul 24, 2020

A new 'no dancing' chapter for Danceland at Manitou Beach

Leave your dancing shoes at home the next time you visit Danceland at Manitou Beach.The iconic dance hall is set to reopen next month but will only be able to offer concerts while dancing is not permi...

Jul 24, 2020

Western Development Museum in North Battleford to open in August

Western Development Museum will reopen the North Battleford, Moose Jaw and Yorkton locations in next month, with members and volunteers able to visit on Aug. 5 and full public access on Aug. 12. The S...

Jul 24, 2020

SHA issues alert over confimed COVID-19 cases in Cut Knife and Hillsdale RM's

Four confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Rural Municipalities of Cut Knife and Hillsdale have the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) warning of an increase in community transmission.The SHA issued an ...

Jul 23, 2020

Province records another death, 42 new cases of COVID-19

A person in their 60s from the North region who tested positive for COVID-19 has died, marking the sixteenth death recorded from the virus in Saskatchewan. Today, the province is reporting 42 new case...

Jul 23, 2020

Fifth anniversary of fire that reshaped downtown North Battleford

It was five years ago today that a fire erupted at the corner of 101 Street and 12th Avenue and reshaped downtown North Battleford.The fire was reported to have started at the Bargain Shop that was lo...

Jul 23, 2020

North Stars' McCabe looking forward to fall following commitment to hometown Cougars

For blue liner, Dylan McCabe, this fall will mark his first in over four years he won't be suiting up for a Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) training camp. Instead, the rearguard will turn the...

Jul 23, 2020

Nutrien Children's Festival Online and Free in August

The Nutrien Children's Festival of Saskatchewan is an arts-based festival where our children play and learn.We cultivate a passion for curiosity and exploration in children through diversified and mul...

Jul 23, 2020

Battlefords Ag Society Accepting Mistletow Craft Sale Applications

We are PLEASED to announce that we ARE ACCEPTING Mistletoe Craft & Sale applications. These are available on our website, www.agsociety.com or call 306.445.2024 to apply over the phone. Mistletoe ...

Jul 23, 2020

Saskatchewan RCMP hosting traffic safety project in the Battlefords

Battlefords residents can expect an increased police presence over the next two days.Multiple police and municipal agencies from across the province will be in attendance as Saskatchewan RCMP Traffic ...

Jul 23, 2020