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Active COVID-19 cases drop to lowest level since March 22; outbreak lifted at Lloydminster Hospital

Active cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan have dropped to their lowest level since late March. There are now 55 active cases in the province, with 10 more recoveries and four new confirmed COVID-19 cas...

May 30, 2020

North Battleford airport runway project gets $135,000

The city of North Battleford will receive half the required funding it needs to finish resurfacing the Cameron McIntosh Airport's Main Runway."This is very good news," Mayor Ryan Bater said. "Not just...

May 30, 2020

More opportunities to help businesses survive the COVID-19 pandemic

Battlefords area businesses have some new opportunities to help them improve their bottom line during the COVID-19 pandemic.Battlefords Chamber of Commerce Chief Operating Officer Linda Machniak said ...

May 29, 2020

Fire Ban lifted in North Battleford

The City of North Battleford has lifted their fire ban.Officials determined environmental conditions have improved enough to allow burning to take place in the municipality. However, residents are enc...

May 29, 2020

Outdoor tennis and pickle ball courts set to re-open across the province

Another set of individual outdoor sports are set to return to the province as the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan continues to roll out.The Government of Saskatchewan has given municipalities in the provinc...

May 29, 2020

Local Facility Dog helping relieve stress in northern Sask.

Local Gateway Regional Victim Services (GRVS) Facility Dog Quinn is being recognized as a graduate from the Dogs with Wings Assistance Dog Society (DWW).Quinn joined the GRVS in August 2019, and his h...

May 29, 2020

How working from home can help you pay down debt

Are you one of the millions of Canadians who have adapted to working from home in the last few months? Change in your work routine can be difficult. When you add concerns about family, health and pers...

May 29, 2020

Prevention of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) during the COVID-19 pandemic

The Canada Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Research Network and the Centre of Excellence for Women's Health are committed to supporting Canadians, our stakeholders, and public health efforts by provid...

May 29, 2020

Salons navigate hectic reopening

Barbers and hair stylists in the Battlefords have their hands full since opening back up on May 19.The province set guidelines for select personal services to reopen during phase two of the Re-Open Sa...

May 28, 2020

New taxi company opens doors to business

While following COVID-19 safety precautions, NB City Cab owners and staff celebrated the business' grand opening at their new establishment in North Battleford Thursday.Located at the north end of 100...

May 28, 2020