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Chamber reaction: Postal strike in rural Sask. sparks concerns for businesses and holiday shipping

As the ongoing Canada Post strike is disrupting rural Saskatchewan businesses and residents, the Battlefords Chamber leadership are concerned about the escalating challenges during the holiday season....

Nov 18, 2024

Driver error leads to semi getting stuck on railway

A semi-truck is currently in the process of being removed from a few concrete blocks on the Highway 16 bypass eastbound on Railway Avenue East across from the Frontier Mall Plaza. (Julia Lovett-Squire...

Nov 18, 2024

Operation Red Nose Launched for 2024

It is with enthusiasm that the 16th annual Operation Red Nose road safetycampaign was launched yesterday, in Saskatoon. True to its mission of safety and solidarity, this free volunteer service has en...

Nov 18, 2024

Glen Scrimshaw’s knitting group weaves warmth for Sask. charities

Glen Scrimshaw is a name familiar to many in Saskatchewan.A celebrated artist, his work has found its way into homes across Canada and around the world. For 38 years, Scrimshaw's paintings of nature a...

Nov 18, 2024

Big red sleigh brings holiday spirit to kick off Battlefords Empty Stocking Fund

A big red sleigh landed in front of the Battlefords food bank on Friday, marking the beginning of this year's Empty Stocking Fund.The Battleford District Food and Resource Centre (BDFRC) is committed ...

Nov 16, 2024

Trump effect creating unease and speculation

The aftermath of the blowout election south of the border last week that saw the upcoming reinstatement of Donald Trump as the leader of the United States has already started making its impact known. ...

Nov 15, 2024

'In the end, nobody wins': North Battleford postal workers strike for better working conditions

As postal strikes begin across the country, Canada Post workers in North Battleford faced the biting cold Friday morning, standing on the street with signs in hand, determined to make their voices hea...

Nov 15, 2024

Shades of 2007

"The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of Pattison Media and this site."The Stony Mountain Blue Bombers proved they are t...

Nov 15, 2024

Saskatchewan Firearms Office Encourages Firearms Safety This Hunting Season

The Saskatchewan Firearms Office (SFO) wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable hunting season and reminds everyone that a secure firearm is a safe firearm. "A successful hunt starts with safety," SFO Dep...

Nov 15, 2024

RCMP begins nationwide rollout of body cameras for frontline officers

Over the next 12 to 18 months, 10,000 frontline RCMP officers across the country will begin wearing body cameras on their chests while responding to calls.The RCMP announced Thursday that officers wil...

Nov 14, 2024