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The Saskatchewan Health Authority has declared a multi-jurisdictional community transmitted outbreak. Dr. Khami Chokani, Medical Health Officer, officially declared the outbreak on Oct. 7.

There are 10 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on October 7, bringing the total to 1,994 reported cases. The new cases are located in the Saskatoon (4), Central West (1), Central East (1), Regina (3) and South East (1) zones.

Fire crews were on the scene battling a significant structure fire at a house in Battleford Tuesday. The fire happened at 222 28th Street in Battleford. According to the town’s public safety officer Ross MacAngus, the fire broke out around 5:30 p.m.

NIPAWIN — The Nipawin RCMP are making preparations for the coming year. Josh Martin with the Nipawin RCMP gave his report to council during the Sept. 28 meeting.

NIPAWIN — Council pay will be staying the same over the next term, with the exception of an allowance used to pay for some trip expenses. Barry Elliott, the town’s administrator, brought the item to the council at its meeting on Sept.

TISDALE — The Town of Tisdale will be running curbside voting on municipal election day for people who cannot make it out to the polling station due to COVID-19.

Tiki Brook-Lyn Shirley Laverdiere’s body was found in a rural area outside of North Battleford on July 11, 2019. Her family members spoke after an Oct.

Once a centre of attraction for the Estevan area and a home away from home for people from all across the country and further, the Derrick Motor Hotel has definitely seen better days.

The Town of Battleford has received official confirmation from the province of funds from the Safe Restart Canada Plan. The Battleford allocation is $264,208.

The committee for the Battlefords Business Excellence Awards along with the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce have announced the finalists for their 27th BBEX Awards – BBEX Goes To The Movies.