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Ottawa 'clarifies' truckers are not exempt from COVID-19 vaccine mandate
OTTAWA - The government has issued an order-in-council clarifying that truckers are not exempt from a vaccine mandate after bureaucrats were confused by their own policy. The Canada Border Services Ag...
Feb 03, 2022

Battlefords Volleyball Club enjoying strong start to season
The club volleyball season is underway in the Battlefords, and the local teams have wasted no time making the most of their return to action this year.U16 Women's TeamThe U16 women's BVC team is comin...
Feb 03, 2022

Turtleford, Onion Lake RCMP arrest man for armed robbery
Police from Turtleford and Onion Lake arrested and charged a robbery suspect, who fled police in a vehicle and on foot.Both detachments received a report of a robbery in Paradise Hill around 5:30 p.m....
Feb 03, 2022

From heroes to targets: At an Ontario hospital, anti-vax protests weigh on staff
Nicole Corry says she didn't become a personal support worker to be called a hero. But she never anticipated that she would be villainized as she puts her health and family's welfare on the line to ca...
Feb 03, 2022

Local Conservative MPs say focus is on uniting party, after O'Toole's exit
Local federal Conservative MPs in the Battlefords and Meadow Lake area say the party will now need to focus on uniting the caucus, following the announcement that the majority of the Conservative cauc...
Feb 03, 2022

Saskatchewan exceeds a thousand COVID-19 related deaths as 837 new cases reported
With four new deaths reported today, the total of Saskatchewan residents with COVID-19 have died is now at 1,001.Another 837 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed today in Saskatchewan with 79 located ...
Feb 03, 2022

Winning streak continues for La Ronge Ice Wolves
The La Ronge Ice Wolves are enjoying a five-game winning streak and are hoping to make it six this weekend in North Battleford. The streak began Jan. 21 when the Ice Wolves won 4-1 against the Nipawin...
Feb 03, 2022

Local residents supporting, joining truckers convoy
As the polarizing 'freedom protest' continues in Ottawa and other parts of the country, a number of residents in the Battlefords region have taken part.Following the rally in support of the trucker's ...
Feb 03, 2022

Wintertainment in North Battleford
Wintertainment is just right around the corner, so be sure to visit https://www.cityofnb.ca/parks_recreation/wintertainment.html and register for some great activities.Plus, did you see the kick-off d...
Feb 03, 2022

U of R team gets NFL funding to study cannabinoids’ effect on concussions, pain management
The University of Regina's Dr. Patrick Neary has assembled a team that's ready for the NFL."I consider myself just an old jockstrap, bouncing a basketball and shooting a puck," Neary said with a chuck...
Feb 03, 2022