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New developments to Jordan's Principle leaves no First Nation child behind

The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has expanded the definition of First Nations with regard to receiving services through Jordan's Principle. The principle ensures First Nations children can access al...

Jul 22, 2020

Prince Albert photographer snaps comet shot

A local amateur astronomer is happy after he recently snagged a photo of a rare comet sighting.Rob Worobetz explained he was able to capture a picture of the Neowise comet at a location near Prince Al...

Jul 22, 2020

Garage sale season set for takeoff in the Battlefords

It is said one person's trash is another's treasure, and for Battlefords and area residents - like so many others across Saskatchewan - treasure hunting season is set to begin this week. Tuesday after...

Jul 22, 2020

Province records 60 new COVID-19 cases, 17 Hutterite communities affected

There are 60 new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, 48 of which are from colonies in the southwest and west central regions of the province. The total amount of active cases is approaching 200.The new...

Jul 22, 2020

COVID-19 closure used for fixes to Battlefords Co-op Aquatic Centre

With everything shut down due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the City of North Battleford decided to take advantage of the situation and get some work done ahead of schedule.The city used the shutdown t...

Jul 22, 2020

Drowning Prevention Week comes following massive rainfall

As Battlefords residents look forward to relaxation around bodies of water amid warmer temperatures, safety concern are being stressed this week, following record highs in water flow on the North Sask...

Jul 21, 2020

Saskatchewan COVID-19 total at 970

There are eight new cases of COVID-19 in the province as of Tuesday, bringing Saskatchewan's total to 970. There are two new cases in the Far North, two in the central region, one in Saskatoon and thr...

Jul 21, 2020

First year of summer drop-in programming a success for local Boys and Girls Clubs

The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Battlefords (BGCB) is finding success in their first year running the summer drop-in programs at Centennial and Kinsmen parks.The program offer parents a chance to drop...

Jul 21, 2020

18U Beavers rolling through baseball season

It is said there's no substitute for experience, but don't tell that to the 18U North Battleford Beavers. The team has stormed out of the gate this baseball season, to a 6-3-1 start, despite being one...

Jul 21, 2020

Bus rollover victim identified as Battlefords resident, Unity family reflects on close call

As we learn about one of the victims of the deadly bus rollover in Alberta Saturday, another Saskatchewan family is reflecting on its decision not to take the tour that ended in tragedy.According to A...

Jul 21, 2020