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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

City to focus on sidewalk fixes outside multi-unit seniors residences

A priority list to fix broken sidewalks around seniors multi-unit residences has been approved by Prince Albert city council.Many councilors thought this would be a good idea since there have been com...

Jul 16, 2021

Ag Minister pushing for emergency funding as farmers deal with extreme heat & droughts

RED DEER, Alta. – Alberta’s Minister of Agriculture is pushing Ottawa for help. Devin Dreeshen spoke with officials at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada this week, asking them to activate t...

Josh Hall and David Opinko Jul 16, 2021

Power outage across parts of far north

A power outage is currently impacting SaskTel Internet, Wireless, Landline (SaskTel Home and Business Phone) customers across parts of the north.The areas affected are: Collins Bay, Southend, Stony Ra...

Jul 16, 2021

Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs Inc. launches Nîkihk product line at Bee Plus Workplace Solutions

Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs Inc. (BATC) is announcing its new care and cleaning product line, Nkihk, is now available in a local North Battleford business. It is being carried by beePLUS Workplac...

Jul 15, 2021