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Bingo is back

That '19' in COVID, the dreaded R number regarding reproductive rate, and the seemingly endless dose of daily caseload figures: we've endured four months of ugly statistics. But there's another far mo...

Jul 17, 2020

Battlefords RCMP ask public for help in locating missing woman

UPDATE: Ashley Gliege has now been located. -North Battleford RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing 30 year-old female.Ashley Gliege of North Battleford was reported missing t...

Jul 17, 2020

Colby Friedrich finishes junior golf career on a high note

Local golfer Colby Friedrich wrapped up his junior golfing career with a sixth place finish at the Saskatchewan Junior Boys Championship this week in Swift Current.Friedrich got out to a great start t...

Jul 17, 2020

‘Uncomfortable… but it absolutely needs to be talked about’: systemic racism experiences in Melfort

Following nearly two months of protests around the world sparked by the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minn., the discussion of systemic racism made its way to Melfort.A panel discussion and ...

Jul 17, 2020

Chamber welcomes extension of wage subsidy program

The Prince Albert and District Chamber of Commerce is responding to the federal government extending the wage subsidy program.Elise Hildebrandt, CEO of the P.A. chamber said the federal wage subsidy w...

Jul 17, 2020

Man saves drowning coyote pup ‘Yip Yip’ while on river rafting trip

A wild coyote pup was taken on quite the southern Saskatchewan river cruise last month.According to Bonnie Dell, the President of the Wildlife Rehabilitation Society of Saskatchewan, the pup was rescu...

Jul 16, 2020

Local community garden projects keep growing stronger

It seems more people are going green during the COVID-19 situation. Midwest Food Resources and the Battlefords Family Health Centre community garden projects continue to see a strong interest in the a...

Jul 16, 2020

Boat launch open again in North Battleford

Boating enthusiasts in the Battlefords will have the opportunity to get back out on the water.The City of North Battleford announced Thursday that the boat launch for the North Saskatchewan River is r...

Jul 16, 2020

Exciting features for new multi-million dollar aquatic and arena complex

We're learning more about specifications and very special features planned for Prince Albert's multi-million dollar aquatic and arena recreation centre. The city has put out a request for proposals (R...

Jul 16, 2020

Local municipalities preparing to open rinks for season

Rinks in Saskatchewan have been permitted to open since July 6 and local municipalities are getting their facilities ready.In Melfort, City Manager Ryan Danberg confirmed to northeastNOW they are tent...

Jul 16, 2020