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You may expand your household bubble to 10

You may expand your household bubble to 10

Tuesday’s update by the provincial government on Saskatchewan’s COVID-19 situation offered some good news.
Genome biobank to help revive North American bison population

Genome biobank to help revive North American bison population

Strengthen Canadian cattle industry
March 9 COVID-19 update: One death, 736 more vaccinations, 113 new cases, 160 recoveries

March 9 COVID-19 update: One death, 736 more vaccinations, 113 new cases, 160 recoveries

Public Health Measures Amended for Indoor Gathering Sizes With Saskatchewan generally experiencing a declining trend in confirmed cases and hospitalizations, the public health order is being amended to ensure that residents who continue to observe al
Extra clothes sent to school for ‘puddle wonderful’ days

Extra clothes sent to school for ‘puddle wonderful’ days

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Boxes installed for used needles at Valleyview Towers

Boxes installed for used needles at Valleyview Towers

North Battleford Director of Protective Services Lindsay Holm spoke at North Battleford city council Monday about ongoing efforts to deal with needles found at the Valleyview Towers locations.
City plans to reopen Chapel Gallery, but can’t say when

City plans to reopen Chapel Gallery, but can’t say when

When the Chapel Gallery might be fully re-opened was one of the topics before North Battleford council on Monday night.
Turtleford and Onion Lake RCMP warn of counterfeit money scam

Turtleford and Onion Lake RCMP warn of counterfeit money scam

Turtleford and Onion Lake RCMP are urging business owners to be vigilant after receiving numerous reports from local businesses of counterfeit Canadian currency being circulated in the community.
Crown stays charges against woman arrested by N.B. RCMP gang unit

Crown stays charges against woman arrested by N.B. RCMP gang unit

Charges against a woman arrested by the North Battleford RCMP gang unit were stayed in North Battleford Provincial Court on March 8. The Crown stayed drug trafficking and firearms-related charges against Danielle Becker, 36, of Saskatoon.
Legion branch 70 announces Honour Our Veterans 2021 program

Legion branch 70 announces Honour Our Veterans 2021 program

Royal Canadian Legion branch 70 in North Battleford has announced it is proceeding with its Honour Our Veterans banner program for 2021.
Great Big Crunch is on March 11

Great Big Crunch is on March 11

Submitted Battleford Mayor Ames Leslie and North Battleford Mayor David Gillan are taking part in The Great Big Crunch – Healthy School Food Day on March 11. They will be among the speakers at the virtual podium of the online event at 1:30-2 p.m.
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