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Local educators excited in-person classes will resume this fall
The Government of Saskatchewan announced schools across the province will return in-person education for the upcoming 2020-21 school year.On Tuesday, Deputy Premier and Education Minister Gordon Wyant...
Jun 11, 2020
Items stolen from places of worship in Star City
A pair of break and enters in Star City has Melfort RCMP investigating.Between June 6- 9, two places of worship in Star City were entered, and items were taken.No description of the items was provided...
Jun 11, 2020
Second virtual State of the City Address coming next week
Residents will have an opportunity to get an update on the City of North Battleford's work, and ask some questions as well at the upcoming virtual State of the City Address.The event will be held from...
Jun 11, 2020
Patterson Park, school playgrounds open to public Friday
With playgrounds and beaches open to the public starting Friday, the municipality has some rules residents need to follow. While the beach in La Ronge's Patterson Park will be open for swimming, the f...
Jun 11, 2020
Colby Cave's teammate Cooper Marody writes tribute song for memorial fund
Edmonton Oilers prospect Cooper Marody has written a song in memory of teammate Colby Cave to raise money for a memorial fund. Cave, from Battleford, Sask., died April 11 in a Toronto hospital after s...
Jun 11, 2020
For George Floyd, a complicated life and a notorious death
HOUSTON - Years before a bystander's video of George Floyd's last moments turned his name into a global cry for justice, Floyd trained a camera on himself. "I just want to speak to you all real quick,...
Jun 11, 2020
Soaring temperatures expected for opening of parks, beaches
Some much-needed sunshine is on the way after a cool, wet spring, with temperatures heading into the 30's this weekend.Surging temperatures across the province are timely as the government is allowing...
Jun 11, 2020
Change of venue for Melfort Canada Day fireworks display
The planned Canada Day fireworks display will still go on, but the organizing committee is announcing a change in venue.The event will take place at Stone Gate on Saskatchewan Drive, south of McDonald...
Jun 11, 2020
Murder suspect makes first court appearance
A man charged with second-degree murder in connection to the death of Dylan Chretien just outside Prince Albert city limits appeared by phone for his first court appearance Thursday morning. Brandon S...
Jun 11, 2020
Raider blueliner recognized among Canada's best
Nolan Allan has been recognized among 46 players invited to attend Canada's National Men's Summer Under-18 Team selection camp.In a typical year, this group of players would be evaluated to choose Can...
Jun 11, 2020