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Indigenous Peoples Day is an Opportunity to Celebrate Achievement

June 21st of each year is celebrated across Canada as Indigenous Peoples Day. It is an opportunity to celebrate the heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and ...

Jun 22, 2020

BUH among health facilities to see upgrades in province's $17.8 million funding announcement

The Battlefords Union Hospital has been earmarked for funding for upgrades, among a number of projects planned for health facilities across the province. In total, the province is investing $17.8 mill...

Jun 20, 2020

Battlefords Minor Baseball cautiously optimistic for limited summer season

Baseball in the Battlefords could become a reality this summer if all goes according to plan.The Battlefords Minor Baseball Association has already cancelled the season for their younger levels and ho...

Jun 19, 2020

Local chamber hopes to install lift to improve accessibility at N.B. facility

It might be easier in the future for individuals with disabilities to access the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce building's lower level. The organization hopes to install a lift to improve access to t...

Jun 19, 2020

Challenges ahead for the Battlefords despite Re-Open progress

Community leaders in the Battlefords are excited about the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan progressing next week, but remain focused on navigating the challenges ahead.Earlier this week, Saskatchewan's Chie...

Jun 19, 2020

National Indigenous Peoples Day Virtual Activities

National Indigenous Peoples Day is just around the corner! Check out the virtual celebrations taking place across the country and tell us how you will celebrate this day! Follow the link http://ow.ly/...

Jun 19, 2020

SaskCyberParks: Get Outdoors

Sask Parks strives to provide visitors with a high quality visitor experience by providing recreational opportunities for park users to engage in a healthy, active lifestyle, while experiencing and be...

Jun 19, 2020

Contact tracing underway in COVID-19 outbreaks in Hutterite communities

No surprise with a jump in COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan.Of the 15 news cases announced on Thursday 14 are in the south region-connected to outbreaks in two Hutterite communities in the RM of Maple C...

Jun 19, 2020

Untapped podcast returns with new host

Battlefords Untapped has a new front man, though he's familiar to those who followed the local podcast last year.After assisting during its first season in 2019, photographer Matt Jacques is taking ov...

Jun 19, 2020

Local business sector welcomes budget incentive for new home construction

The province's new budget offers incentives for families purchasing new homes as a boost to the economy.According to the province, a PST rebate available for new home construction provides up to 42 pe...

Jun 18, 2020