Northern Saskatchewan Local News

CCS facility captured more than 61,000 tonnes of CO2 in March

The carbon capture and storage (CCS) facility at SaskPower’s Boundary Dam Power Station had another very productive month in March.

Apr 13, 2020 9:57 AM Read more >

A lack of street garbage forces rats to look for new homes

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Apr 13, 2020 9:52 AM Read more >

Battlefords to pay tribute to Colby Cave

On Monday afternoon residents of the Battlefords are being encouraged to pay their respects to the family of Colby Cave. The Edmonton Oilers forward died Saturday after suffering a brain bleed earlier in the week.

Apr 13, 2020 9:20 AM Read more >

VIDEO: Quick Dick McDick and the Battle of the Thermometer

In his latest YouTube video, Quick Dick McDick explains a concept familiar to all rural Saskatchewan residents: The Battle of the Thermometer. Find out how you can be the community member who records the coldest temperature for the day.

Apr 13, 2020 8:11 AM Read more >

COVID-19 update: Nine new cases, 17 more recoveries, seven in hospital

As of April 12, 2020, Saskatchewan has seven new confirmed cases and two new presumptive cases of COVID-19, bringing the total to 298 reported cases. The presumptive positives are due to more testing machines being added in Saskatchewan.

Apr 12, 2020 1:35 PM Read more >

Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on COVID-19

In lieu of a daily in-person update to the media, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement today. "As of Sunday, April 12, there are 23,318 cases of COVID-19 cases and, sadly, 653 deaths.

Apr 12, 2020 10:57 AM Read more >

SHA reminds public to seek emergency and hospital care when needed

If you have a medical emergency, Saskatchewan hospitals remain safe places to go for care, said the Saskatchewan Health Authority. “If you feel unwell and think you require urgent or emergent care, call 911 or go to a hospital emergency department.

Apr 11, 2020 4:37 PM Read more >

Rancher talks about making switch to wool sheep

PILGER — When Roland Bateman was looking to change up his Pilger cattle operation, he turned to sheep to stay farming. Bateman said his health had been deteriorating so much that he needed something less physically demanding compared to cattle.

Apr 11, 2020 3:02 PM Read more >

COVID-19 update: Saskatchewan records fourth death

A Saskatchewan resident in their 60s has died from complications related to COVID-19. The death took place in Regina. The province now has four deaths related to the virus.

Apr 11, 2020 2:46 PM Read more >

Bullet holes found on residence on 108th Street

The North Battleford RCMP were responded to several calls of people hearing shots being fired in the 1200 block of 108th Street in North Battleford. A residence in the area was found to have several bullet holes in it.

Apr 11, 2020 2:43 PM Read more >