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BID Summer Festival planned for this August in North Battleford

The North Battleford Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) is holding its first ever Summer Festival coming up next month.The event will take place August 14 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. along 101st ...

Jul 16, 2021

Prince Albert area fire crews send aid to northern Sask.

Fire crews in the Prince Albert area are answering the call for help.On Thursday, a spokesperson for the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency mentioned they called in qualified type 3 regular firefighter...

Jul 16, 2021

Regional talent thriving at North American Chuckwagon Championship

A number of the top chuckwagon racers from across the country, are in Lloydminster this week for the first-ever North American Chuckwagon Championship. The event, which began Sunday, July 11, is put o...

Jul 16, 2021

Muenster set to host U13 AA Tier 1 provincials next weekend

Provincial baseball is back in Muenster next weekend.Muenster will host the U13 AA Tier 1 provincial championships from July 23 to July 25. Baseball provincials in Saskatchewan haven't been held since...

Jul 16, 2021

City puts up fence outside Margo Fournier Centre

The city of Prince Albert has again put up a six-foot-tall fence outside the Margo Fournier Centre.The decision was made due to an increase in loitering activity outside the public recreational facili...

Jul 16, 2021

Artists, buskers, and the public bask in the Back Alley Tour in Melfort

The fifth edition of the Back Alley Tour in Melfort was a hot one.Not only was the temperature well into the 30's, but the number of participants and attendees was also high. Over 25 artists and vendo...

Jul 16, 2021

'A dream come true': Rose Garden Hospice breaks ground

A 14-year-old plan is coming to fruition as the Rose Garden Hospice officially broke ground at the site where the future Prince Albert care facility will stand.An emotional Marina Mitchell and her fat...

Jul 16, 2021

Town of Nipawin issues temporary water restriction

Residents in the Town of Nipawin are being asked to limit their water usage for a little while.The town says on odd-numbered days, odd-numbered houses will be allowed to water lawns and gardens. Meanw...

Jul 16, 2021

NSRBL wildcard series bring excitement, heartbreak to local ball clubs

It was a tale of differing fates for the two Battlefords-based baseball clubs on Thursday night, in the North Sask. River Baseball League (NSRBL) wildcard series'. The North Battleford Beavers punched...

Jul 16, 2021

Town cancels parade, fireworks for this year only

The Town of Battleford announced they had to cancel their annual parade and fireworks display this year.Traditionally the parade is held in August in downtown Battleford. The event was previously quas...

Jul 16, 2021