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Field House reopening this week

Field House reopening this week

As of Wednesday, Sept. 16 the NationsWEST Field House is back open. That was announced at Monday’s council meeting by director of leisure services Cheryl DeNeire. Hours are Wednesday-Sunday from noon to 8 p.m. those days.
Dekker Centre reopening plans unveiled

Dekker Centre reopening plans unveiled

Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts General Manager Kali Weber appeared at North Battleford city council Monday night (conducted on ZOOM) where she outlined the re-opening operational plan for the facility.

Province ponders tying accountability to northern municipal funding

Saskatchewan is considering new requirements for northern municipalities to receive provincial funding, as residents are raising concerns over a lack of financial accountability.
Northeast Sask. RMs applying for disaster relief

Northeast Sask. RMs applying for disaster relief

Northeastern communities are receiving some relief following a few natural disasters during the 2020 spring and summer months.

Chitek Lake man raises awareness of work-related asbestos deaths

A barely-used Harley Davidson sits in Wade Dieno’s garage in Chitek Lake.
Disappointed with Premier

Disappointed with Premier

Letter to the Editor
Planned SaskTel outage for northern wireless, internet, and landline services

Planned SaskTel outage for northern wireless, internet, and landline services

On Sept. 15 from midnight until approximately 6 a.m., SaskTel crews will be performing maintenance on the network infrastructure. During that timeframe, SaskTel internet, wireless, and landline phone services will be unavailable.
Locals have recent bear encounters

Locals have recent bear encounters

It’s estimated there are approximately 43,000 bears in Saskatchewan at the moment. This summer there have been reports of a bear entering a home in northern Saskatchewan, a bear attacking a runner and a bear hanging around a schoolyard.
Battlefords Community Walk being organized for Sept. 19

Battlefords Community Walk being organized for Sept. 19

The Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan is organizing what is described as a family friendly, culturally diverse and inclusive walk Saturday, Sept. 19 at 1:30 p.m.
Battlefords United Way invests more than $400,000 in the community.

Battlefords United Way invests more than $400,000 in the community.

Submitted Since Covid-19 came to the area, Battlefords United Way has invested $412,998.00 into the community.
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