Local News

The City of North Battleford has launched a hashtag campaign to encourage people to support local businesses. The campaign is #MyNorthBattleford, with the city encouraging residents to post their experiences at local businesses on social media.

Thirty-four new COVID-19 cases were announced by the Saskatchewan government, with 29 of those being in the far northwest of the province.

The Canadian Cancer Society is projecting losses of $80-to-$100 million this fiscal year, and has laid off one-third of its workforce in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, says a director for the charity's Atlantic region.

Renowned Metis/Cree artist Christi Belcourt, originally from Alberta now living in Anishinaabe territory in Northern Ontario, is the April feature artist of the month for Alberta Native News. Her piece, “The Crow Taught her.

Keltie Paul and Edouard Trippe De Roche have submitted a photo to the News-Optimist showing the dumping of trash on the slope of the North Saskatchewan River Valley in North Battleford.

The outbreak in the far north continued to be a major concern of the province at their daily COVID-19 update on Wednesday in Regina. Dr.

Premier Scott Moe announced details Wednesday of the province’s $7.5 billion, two-year economic stimulus plan to help the province rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic.

A $252-million federal aid package aimed at the agriculture industry is not enough, said a group of farming and ranching organizations.

TISDALE— The Tisdale Museum’s Canada Day festivities have been cancelled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The museum’s Canada celebration has become a signature event in Tisdale, since starting in the late 1980s.

Premier Scott Moe announced on Wednesday the province will be investing $7.5 billion over two years in a capital plan focused on stimulating Saskatchewan’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.