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Vacation interest remains in spite of pandemic

The tourism sector has been hit hard during the COVID-19 pandemic, but people are still trying make the best of what vacation possibilities are available.Local tourism has picked up in the Battlefords...

Aug 24, 2020

Cumberland College makes masks mandatory, prepared for potential second shutdown

Post-secondary education will run in Melfort, Nipawin, and Tisdale for the fall semester, albeit with a different look.As of Monday, Aug. 24, masks are mandatory for all students, staff, and instructo...

Aug 24, 2020

Higher demand for Saskatchewan fruit produce as more people have staycations

With more people having staycations this year due to the pandemic, many Saskatchewan producers are seeing a higher demand for their fruit produce. Forrest Scharf, Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture ...

Angela Brown Aug 23, 2020

Higher demand for Saskatchewan fruit produce as more people have staycations

With more people having staycations this year due to the pandemic, many Saskatchewan producers are seeing a higher demand for their fruit produce.Forrest Scharf, Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture p...

Aug 23, 2020

Battlefords Pride follows COVID-19 precautions for Saturday's celebration

Waving rainbow flags in the wind, a small but dedicated group took to the streets for the annual Pride Parade in downtown North Battleford Saturday.Many of the participants donned masks and socially d...

Aug 23, 2020

Crews busy with several construction projects in Melfort, large portion of Broadway closed

A large paving project on Broadway Ave. N in Melfort will take place this week.As a result of the work, the road will be closed to vehicles and pedestrians from Saskatchewan Drive W. to McDonald Ave. ...

Aug 23, 2020

Melfort Dairy Queen hosting Miracle Treat Day

The Melfort Dairy Queen is going forward with Miracle Treat Day on Monday.The restaurant will be closed for dine-in and take-out in an effort to keep the number of people down for the safety of custom...

Aug 23, 2020

Nipawin museum closing out shortened season with Show and Shine and Labour Day event

The Nipawin Living Forestry Museum's season is nearly three months shorter than usual due to the coronavirus pandemic, but its staff is aiming to close out the final few weeks strong.On Sunday, Aug. 2...

Aug 22, 2020

Curling Canada asking for feedback from curlers, Melfort Club set to open for season

Curling Canada is looking for some feedback from curlers as to how the curling season should look in 2020/2021.The survey asks a number of questions including how someone is feeling about playing this...

Aug 22, 2020

Local volleyball player commits to Lethbridge College

From soccer, to dance, to basketball, and of course volleyball. For Battlefords local, Adam Revet athletics are more than just a pastime, they are a way of life."That has been my life, as long as I ca...

Aug 21, 2020