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Peaks ‘n’ Valleys

Words of Cheer

Mar 18, 2020 9:36 AM Read more >

Chamber March meeting cancelled

Add the March meeting of the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce board to the list of cancellations due to the Coronavirus. The meeting had been scheduled to go on Tuesday night, March 17.

Mar 17, 2020 8:51 PM Read more >

Problems with HealthLine 811

New line infrastructure coming

Mar 17, 2020 6:12 PM Read more >

Province will table budget estimates, not a full budget

Budget 2020 in Saskatchewan has been dramatically scaled back.

Mar 17, 2020 3:51 PM Read more >

Number of COVID-19 cases in SK up to eight

Saskatchewan has announced its eighth presumptive case of COVID-19. According to the province's news release, the resident was in their 50s and was tested in Regina following travel to Vancouver. The individual is self-isolating at home.

Mar 17, 2020 2:59 PM Read more >

Man facing weapons charges denied bail

A man arrested by the Prince Albert Integrated Crime Reduction Team wasn’t granted bail March 13. Kevin Ackegan, 40, appeared in Prince Albert Provincial Court again March 13 on 30 weapons and drug-related charges.

Mar 17, 2020 1:50 PM Read more >

Update: city closing facilities

Aquatic Centre, Field House among closures

Mar 17, 2020 11:47 AM Read more >

Black settlers were not abused by white neighbours

Commentary

Mar 17, 2020 11:14 AM Read more >

City of NB continuing leisure services

Leisure services facilities in the city of North Battleford are remaining open, at least for now. The city issued a news release Monday stating they are “working with its Pandemic Plan to ensure the continuation of priority services.

Mar 17, 2020 9:55 AM Read more >

Objection launched to St. Vital historic de-designation

The Battlefords North West Historical Society has indicated it is launching a formal objection to the de-designation of St. Vital Church as a municipal heritage property.

Mar 17, 2020 9:30 AM Read more >

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