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The Town of Battleford has found its new chief administrative officer. Filling the role is Ash Alam, who comes to the Town from Buffalo Narrows where he had served as chief administrative officer.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is alerting the public of an increase in COVID-19 activity in Yorkton and area including the RMS of Orkney (244), Fertile Belt (183) and Saltcoats (213) and is urging Saskatchewan residents to follow public hea

The leader of the Saskatchewan Progressive Conservatives was looking for potential votes from the Battlefords and area on Monday. Ken Grey, who is himself running in Regina Walsh Acres, was in North Battleford on Monday.

With two nurses and the Regina Pasqua Hospital behind him, New Democratic Party (NDP) Leader Ryan Meili promised to increase the ranks of doctors, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and clinical care assistants by over 1,000 if elected to g

Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe announced two child-based initiatives while in Prince Albert on Oct. 5. The first is restoring a previously cancelled tax credit, and the second is an increase of 750 childcare spaces throughout the province.

With just one day left before the nomination deadline in Battleford, there remains no challenger yet to incumbent Ames Leslie in the race for mayor. But the race for council looks competitive.

There are nine new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on October 5, bringing the total to 1,968 reported cases. The new cases are located in the Saskatoon (1), Central East (5), Regina (1), South Central (1) and South East (1) zones.

NIPAWIN — The Town of Nipawin is asking residents who wish to have trick-or-treaters to display a painted purple pumpkin or post up an image of a purple pumpkin on their property.

Five candidates running for mayor

HUMBOLDT — David Rowe knows the importance of people serving their community. As a long-serving teacher and coach at Humboldt Collegiate Institute, he tried to teach that to his students and players.