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Lighthouse rally happening March 11

Lighthouse rally happening March 11

Plans have been announced for a rally in support of the Lighthouse Serving the Battlefords on March 11. The Lighthouse had faced potential closure, but was rescued by a grant from Métis Nation — Saskatchewan.
You may expand your household bubble to 10

You may expand your household bubble to 10

Tuesday’s update by the provincial government on Saskatchewan’s COVID-19 situation offered some good news.
Your mac and cheese will be getting safer – if you can afford it

Your mac and cheese will be getting safer – if you can afford it

Lovers of macaroni and cheese will soon have the choice to avoid toxic chemicals in their favourite dish — but only if they can afford it.
Genome biobank to help revive North American bison population

Genome biobank to help revive North American bison population

Strengthen Canadian cattle industry
March 9 COVID-19 update: One death, 736 more vaccinations, 113 new cases, 160 recoveries

March 9 COVID-19 update: One death, 736 more vaccinations, 113 new cases, 160 recoveries

Public Health Measures Amended for Indoor Gathering Sizes With Saskatchewan generally experiencing a declining trend in confirmed cases and hospitalizations, the public health order is being amended to ensure that residents who continue to observe al
Boxes installed for used needles at Valleyview Towers

Boxes installed for used needles at Valleyview Towers

North Battleford Director of Protective Services Lindsay Holm spoke at North Battleford city council Monday about ongoing efforts to deal with needles found at the Valleyview Towers locations.
City plans to reopen Chapel Gallery, but can’t say when

City plans to reopen Chapel Gallery, but can’t say when

When the Chapel Gallery might be fully re-opened was one of the topics before North Battleford council on Monday night.
Broadband, vaccines top concerns going into rural municipalities convention

Broadband, vaccines top concerns going into rural municipalities convention

Saskatchewan's rural municipalities are trading convention halls for computer screens. The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities will hold its annual convention virtually on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Turtleford and Onion Lake RCMP warn of counterfeit money scam

Turtleford and Onion Lake RCMP warn of counterfeit money scam

Turtleford and Onion Lake RCMP are urging business owners to be vigilant after receiving numerous reports from local businesses of counterfeit Canadian currency being circulated in the community.
Crown stays charges against woman arrested by N.B. RCMP gang unit

Crown stays charges against woman arrested by N.B. RCMP gang unit

Charges against a woman arrested by the North Battleford RCMP gang unit were stayed in North Battleford Provincial Court on March 8. The Crown stayed drug trafficking and firearms-related charges against Danielle Becker, 36, of Saskatoon.
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