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Decision deferred on St. Vital Church de-designation

Decision deferred on St. Vital Church de-designation

The old St. Vital Church has gotten another reprieve, at least for the time being. On Monday, Battleford town council voted to defer de-designation of the century-old church’s heritage status.
A dead car battery leads to creative solution for a trip to the store

A dead car battery leads to creative solution for a trip to the store

A Kamsack senior resident was dismayed to find his car battery had gone dead on April 8.
Carrot River suspends water shutoffs

Carrot River suspends water shutoffs

CARROT RIVER—Carrot River council has made the decision to suspend water shutoffs due to non-payment until October.
North Battleford airport terminal closed after COVID-19 breach incident

North Battleford airport terminal closed after COVID-19 breach incident

The terminal at Cameron McIntosh Airport in North Battleford has been closed to the public following an incident last week involving international travellers who landed there.
New pandemic plan unveiled at City Hall

New pandemic plan unveiled at City Hall

The new Joint Municipality Pandemic Plan is now complete. The draft of that plan was presented at North Battleford’s Planning Committee meeting of council on Monday.
Some of 11 charged under Public Health Act remain in custody on weapons, drug-related charges

Some of 11 charged under Public Health Act remain in custody on weapons, drug-related charges

Three of the 11 people charged with violating a public health order during the COVID-19 pandemic had appearances in court April 16 and remain in custody on weapons and drug-related charges.
Message from Her Majesty The Queen on the tragic shooting in Nova Scotia

Message from Her Majesty The Queen on the tragic shooting in Nova Scotia

The Governor General of Canada wishes to share a message addressed to all Canadians from Her Majesty The Queen on the tragic shooting in Nova Scotia: "Prince Philip and I have been deeply saddened by the appalling events in Nova Scotia, and we send o
Driver caught going 102 km/hr in 50 km/hr zone

Driver caught going 102 km/hr in 50 km/hr zone

MELFORT — An 18-year-old man was caught doing down Melfort’s Saskatchewan Avenue at 102 kilometres an hour. The street is in a 50 kilometre an hour zone.

Cancelled drive-in church service in Nipawin leads to new provincial guidelines

The closure of a drive-in church service in Nipawin has led to the provincial government providing guidelines for other faith communities as they connect with their congregations.

Canada mourns victims of deadliest mass murder

“If the last month seems like a bad dream, today is a nightmare. This is horrific beyond belief,” tweeted Halifax Mayor Mike Savage.
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