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Building permit values continue to be up in North Battleford. According to the latest report for August, six permits were issued for $4,254,500, up from six permits for $1,106,500.

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 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.

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

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

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

Letter to the Editor

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.

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.