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City hears ravens protected species, cannot be killed

North Battleford's ravens will be happy to know they can now croak "evermore!" going forward, since they cannot be killed as a protected species. City council was initially planning to look at the cit...

Aug 20, 2020

'Music to Art' set for Saturday in Melfort in support of local businesses

Just a few days remain until the first-ever 'Music to Art' event in Melfort.On Saturday, Aug. 22, artists and musicians from around Saskatchewan will be at Memorial Gardens in Melfort to help support ...

Aug 20, 2020

Wright's Greenhouse calling this their best year yet

Wright's Greenhouse in Melfort and Beatty will close for the season on Friday after the busiest year in the past 42.Owner Angie Bragg said people seemed to have more time to focus on their gardens ami...

Aug 20, 2020

Teeing off for a good cause

Neechie Gear Founder Kendal Netmaker says he fully supports young leaders and a big part of that development is ensuring they have healthy role models.Netmaker was among the participants in a special ...

Aug 20, 2020

CRA resumes online services with new security features after cyberattacks

OTTAWA - The Canada Revenue Agency has resumed all online services after fraudsters used thousands of pilfered usernames and passwords to obtain government services. The agency disabled the servi...

Aug 20, 2020

Town and R.M. renew fire protection services agreement

The Town of Battleford and the R.M. of Battle River No. 438 opted to renew their longstanding partnership for fire protection services for the R.M. at council this week.The two parties have been worki...

Aug 20, 2020

P.A. Transit makes masks mandatory as seating capacity is expanded

Prince Albert Transit is making some changes to carry more passengers at a time during COVID-19. Passengers will be required to wear masks, while buses will be able to have fully-seated loads. Masks w...

Aug 20, 2020

North Stars seeking billets for 2020-21 season

Hockey games may be won and lost on the ice, but the lifeblood of a successful organization comes from a strong central bond between team and community. The Battlefords North Stars are looking for bil...

Aug 20, 2020

Spaces still open for car seat safety clinic next week

A car seat clinic next week organized by KidsFirst North is already at half its capacity. That's according to Program Facilitator Merle Larson, who will be hosting the clinic Aug. 24 between the hours...

Aug 20, 2020

'They lost the warmth and heart of their homes': Carrot River woman fundraising for Pasquia Place repairs

It's been over one month since a storm in July destroyed parts of Pasquia Place.The assisted living facility in Carrot River saw a significant portion of its roof blew off, along with sustaining damag...

Aug 19, 2020