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SIGA casinos receive responsible gaming accreditation

SIGA casinos receive responsible gaming accreditation

The six SIGA gaming casinos in Saskatchewan have received the "highest accreditation" in responsible gambling from the Responsible Gambling Council. The announcement was made in a news release Oct. 30.
Get set for bridge mayhem

Get set for bridge mayhem

If you thought construction season was over, think again. Just in time for a significant snowfall, the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure has announced repair work will begin on the Battlefords Bridge.

Killdeer Drive closed to traffic Monday and Tuesday

Motorists are being advised Killdeer Drive is closed to through traffic today and tomorrow while Sanburn Construction crews work on a water and sewer connection to a new apartment building.
No progress on Pigeon Hotel

No progress on Pigeon Hotel

The snail's pace of renovations at the infamous 11th Avenue-102nd Street properties in North Battleford is starting to be a concern at City Hall.
Single-vehicle rollover causes two deaths near Cochin

Single-vehicle rollover causes two deaths near Cochin

A single-vehicle rollover caused the death of two men at the Moosomin First Nation Reserve access near Cochin Saturday evening. At approximately 4:14 p.m.
Primary health care services return to Glaslyn

Primary health care services return to Glaslyn

Glaslyn and area residents will soon be able to receive the primary health care services of a nurse practitioner right in their own community, thanks to a partnership between North Saskatchewan River Municipal Health Holdings , Prairie North Health R
Helping wounded warriors heal, take pride and find peace

Helping wounded warriors heal, take pride and find peace

"Bringing wounded soldiers together in order to heal and allowing a community to help and share in this healing process is probably the greatest gift that could be bestowed upon a veteran," says one veteran, who prefers to remain anonymous, who took
Most EAL learners are Canadian

Most EAL learners are Canadian

Most of Living Sky School Division's English as an Additional Language learners are actually from Canada. The fact was related to the school division's board of education last week during a report on EAL education.
Complaint of kids egging a school Wednesday night

Complaint of kids egging a school Wednesday night

The North Battleford RCMP responded to more than 55 calls between 6 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29 and 6 a.m. Friday, Oct. 31. Over the noted time period, they also made two arrests relating to alcohol offences.

Throne Speech delivered in somber atmosphere

The new legislative session is off to a busy start for Battlefords MLA Herb Cox and everyone else in the Saskatchewan legislature. But the atmosphere for the Speech from the Throne delivered on Oct.
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