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Sask. celebrates Canada Day with online hub

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many Canada Day celebrations in Saskatchewan to cancel or move online.The Provincial Capital Commission has put together an online hub which includes performances by S...

Jul 01, 2020

Virtual Canada Day

Great news!!! we are very pleased and excited to announce that Celebrate Canada Day this year (organized by the PAMC together with the City of PA) goes Virtual on July 1st, 2020!! https://www.facebook...

Jul 01, 2020

COVID-19 reshapes Canada Day celebrations from big parties to online shows

OTTAWA - A different kind of Canada Day is dawning this morning, with large celebrations in many parts of the country replaced with backyard barbecues and digital events. The COVID-19 pandemic has led...

Jul 01, 2020

Province may consider making masks ‘temporarily mandatory’ during future localized outbreaks

As the second part of the Phase 4 Re-Open Saskatchewan plans are set to get underway on July 6 with more businesses, leisure facilities and performing arts venues likely to welcome back patrons, Premi...

Jul 01, 2020

PA National Park Invites You to Celebrate Canada Day at the Lake

Being in nature provides important physical and mental health benefits. Going outdoors is a great way to maintain health and wellness, so long as everyone follows physical distancing practices.This Ca...

Jul 01, 2020

Fireworks safety tips for pet owners

Canada Day means fireworks in many communities across the country, even with COVID-19 restrictions in place.But the fun, festive atmosphere fireworks can bring to humans often means the opposite to an...

Jul 01, 2020

Battlefords businesses hope Phase 4 leads to more

The announcement of the province Tuesday, laying out the remaining dates of Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan's fourth phase, is providing more optimism for Battlefords businesses.Robin Petersen of Blend Rest...

Jun 30, 2020

SIGA casinos to reopen July 9

All seven Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) casino properties in the province are set to re-open to the public the evening of July 9.SIGA said the reopening process will start up in a reduce...

Jun 30, 2020

North Stars feel impact of playoff cancellation but remain optimistic heading into the fall

The Battlefords North Stars held their Annual General Meeting (AGM) Monday night, offering a reflection on the last fiscal year, as well as a look ahead to what's to come in the fall and moving forwar...

Jun 30, 2020

RCMP friendly patrols aim to connect with community, prevent crime

The Battlefords RCMP are busy on the streets getting to know residents and businesses as part of their friendly patrol work this summer.Taking a patrol along 100 Street, a couple of officers gave resi...

Jun 30, 2020