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North Stars’ Whyte happy to shine outside the spotlight

For Battlefords North Stars office and marketing manager Jennifer Whyte, the rink is much more than just a place to catch a game on a Saturday night. Fans of the team may recognize her as the person t...

Dec 10, 2020

Santa says COVID-19 has minimal impact on North Pole operations and present delivery

With Christmas now 15 days away, Santa's workshop at the North Pole is bustling with activity and dealing with added concerns this year to COVID-19.But despite his busy schedule, Santa Claus himself a...

Dec 10, 2020

COVID case at King George School

The Saskatchewan Health Authority has identified a positive COVID-19 case in an individual in King George Public School. In a media release Wednesday evening the Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Divi...

Dec 09, 2020

Deputy Police Chief Jason Stonechild retires after 27 years of service

After 27 years of dedicated service to the Prince Albert Police Service, Deputy Chief Jason Stonechild is now ready to start a new chapter.Stonechild, who grew up in Prince Albert, was promoted to Dep...

Dec 09, 2020

Local organizations relieved to see COVID-19 vaccine will soon begin to arrive in province

While the province's restrictions during the pandemic remain in place, a number of Battlefords area organizations are relieved to hear a new vaccine for COVID-19 will soon start to arrive in Saskatche...

Dec 09, 2020

New program set to help Saskatchewan Chamber members hire young people

The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce has joined other trade boards and chambers to help members with hiring students and young people.The program is in partnership with Magnet and the Talent Opportuni...

Dec 09, 2020

Local seniors look forward to 'getting on with living' as vaccine roll-out plan announced

While the post-COVID recovery may yet be months away, the announcement of Saskatchewan's vaccine delivery plan has some Prince Albert seniors cautiously optimistic about the prospect of gathering agai...

Dec 09, 2020

Annual Shop with a Cop program moves online this holiday season

An annual tradition with the Prince Albert Police Service which allows kids to 'Shop with a Cop' for holiday gifts will look quite different this year. Due to COVID-19 health and safety guidelines, po...

Dec 09, 2020

Real estate still going strong in the Battlefords

Housing markets across the province, particularly in the Battlefords, continue to buck expectations.Across the province, sales were up by more than 54 per cent from last November and the median sale p...

Dec 09, 2020

CP Holiday Train raising awareness and funds for food banks through online show this year

The Canadian Pacific (CP) Holiday Train is going virtual this year but the goal remains the same as it has for the past 21 years.On a typical year, the holiday train stops at numerous communities acro...

Dec 09, 2020