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NESD schools prepare for worst-case scenarios

NESD schools prepare for worst-case scenarios

EAST CENTRAL — All students in the North East School Division (NESD) have been set up for online learning, so if a COVID-19 outbreak occurs, the students can easily shift to online learning without delay.
Residential fire on 107th Street

Residential fire on 107th Street

North Battleford Fire Department is reporting they attended a structure fire on the 1400 block of 107th Street in the city. According to the fire department, the call came in at around 3 p.m. Wednesday.
Over 60% of Canadians say they would rather continue to work remotely

Over 60% of Canadians say they would rather continue to work remotely

Are you dreading heading back to the office? Or, have you gone a little stir-crazy at home and are itching to go back? While the majority of Canadians worked from an external workplace prior to the pandemic, many of them have been working from home d
Premier asks Trudeau to support nuclear reactors in upcoming throne speech

Premier asks Trudeau to support nuclear reactors in upcoming throne speech

Premier Scott Moe has sent a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau outlining Saskatchewan’s priorities ahead of the federal throne speech on Sept. 23. In it, he is asking Trudeau to support nuclear development in the province.
Correction: Rezoning application for Academy of Learning property

Correction: Rezoning application for Academy of Learning property

City council in North Battleford has directed administration to amend the zoning bylaw to rezone a property at 1492 - 105th Street.
Multi-lot building request approved

Multi-lot building request approved

North Battleford dity council has voted to accept an offer from a local developer to build four single family homes in Fairview Heights. The offer came from Prime Rose Homes, whose proposal is to build on four lots at once.
City approves reduced deposits for five duplex projects

City approves reduced deposits for five duplex projects

City council in North Battleford has given its approval to a request for a reduced deposit for a developer looking to build five separate duplex projects.
Demolition order upheld on 103rd Street garage

Demolition order upheld on 103rd Street garage

North Battleford council has upheld a demolition order for a garage located at 1502-103rd Street in the city. However, at the same time council has also granted a 30-day extension to Oct.
COVID-19 update: 10 new cases, 21 related to Saskatoon gathering

COVID-19 update: 10 new cases, 21 related to Saskatoon gathering

There are 10 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on September 16, bringing the total to 1,751 reported cases. Of the 1,751 reported cases, 107 are considered active.
Chamber activities reviving in the fall

Chamber activities reviving in the fall

Slowly but surely, the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce is getting back on its feet after the disruptions of COVID-19.
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