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Traffic stop results in significant methamphetamine seizure near Maidstone

Maidstone RCMP seized a significant amount of illicit drugs during a traffic stop Tuesday evening.Around 7:30 p.m., a vehicle travelling east on Highway 16 near Maidstone, was stopped by police for sp...

Feb 11, 2021

Melfort health-care workers to get second dose of vaccinations on Friday

Health-care workers in Melfort will soon be getting their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.The first doses were administered to doctors at Parkland Place on a Thursday in January and staff at the h...

Feb 11, 2021

WDM to launch virtual video program on Violet McNaughton

North Battleford's Western Development Museum (WDM) is hosting a new video program about Saskatchewan's Violet McNaughton, a leader in the women's rights movement in Canada in the first half of the 20...

Feb 10, 2021

How you’ll know when you’re eligible for a COVID vaccination

The province released more details of its vaccine rollout plan Tuesday, and though there are some puzzle pieces missing, the bits of the picture are more clear around how people will be told they're e...

Feb 10, 2021

River Valley retreat has GoFundMe made on their behalf by local firefighter

As the River Valley Resilience Retreat is looking to raise $350,000 to create a safe space for first responders to heal, one local firefighter took it upon himself to get the ball moving.Martin Taylor...

Feb 10, 2021

NB local Albers ‘excited for opportunity ahead’ after signing with Twins

Saskatchewan's Andrew Albers is getting another shot at the big leagues.After spending the last three seasons playing professional baseball overseas, the North Battleford product is headed back to the...

Feb 10, 2021

New COVID-19 cases back into triple digits, 245 recoveries

The provincial daily case total is back into the triple digits as 180 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported, following a dip to only 80 new cases reported yesterday. Two individuals in the Saskatoo...

Feb 10, 2021

Long-time Kinistino mayor passes after lengthy health battle

The community of Kinistino recently lost a major part of its community.Mayor Leonard Margolis passed away last week at the age of 77 after a series of health issues.Deputy Mayor Mark Powalinsky was sa...

Feb 10, 2021

COVID cases in Living Sky School Division

The Living Sky School Division (LSSD) has confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 at four different schools in the local district.Those schools include Spiritwood High School (Feb. 2), North Battleford C...

Feb 09, 2021

Community group offers support to those affected by Esso fire

Following the devastating fire at the local Esso service station in Battleford late last month, a group of community members have rallied around the business to show their support.Several members of t...

Feb 09, 2021