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Allen Sapp Gallery to reopen Monday

The Allen Sapp Gallery in North Battleford will reopen its doors on Monday.The reopening comes over three months after the gallery initially closed, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Leah Garven, curator ...

Jul 11, 2020

'Best career in the world': Andrews retires from teaching after 35 years

Born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario, retired educator Marian Andrews dedicated her career to the residents of northern Saskatchewan. "I think teaching is the best career in the world and I wouldn't h...

Jul 10, 2020

CURLSASK Curling Camp cancelled this summer

The Twin Rivers Curling Club and CURLSASK announced Friday, the cancellation of the 2020 New Holland Prairieland Curling Camp. Manager of the Curling Club, Doug Flasch said the decision was not made l...

Jul 10, 2020

Battlefords residents flock to Gold Eagle Casino after reopening

It didn't take long for residents of the Battlefords, and beyond, to enter the Gold Eagle Casino when doors opened Thursday evening.The opening occurred earlier than planned, as a lineup began to pile...

Jul 10, 2020

Local student wins RE/MAX Quest for Excellence bursary

A Battlefords area student was one of sixteen students chosen from Western Canada to receive the RE/MAX 2020 Quest for Excellence bursary.The annual RE/MAX Quest for Excellence program encourages grad...

Jul 10, 2020

RJ's Urban Garden Cafe adapting to pandemic challenges

Adapting to the current times hasn't been easy but RJ's Urban Garden Cafe in Melfort is doing just that.The downtown restaurant has added a patio to its dining experience, which will provide more soci...

Jul 10, 2020

Local volleyball standout reflects on journey, scholarship opportunity ahead

For North Battleford local, Abbey Neufeld, volleyball has always been a big part of her life. Taking to the sport at a young age, Neufeld began playing club volleyball at age 10, and has only grown in...

Jul 09, 2020

Fred Light Museum expands Honor Our Veterans banner program in second year

The Fred Light Museum will be running its Honor Our Veterans banner program again this year.This will be the second year that they have run the program, which hangs banners on light posts around Battl...

Jul 09, 2020

Carrot River Valley candidates talk legislative sitting, upcoming election

The most recent legislative sitting has concluded and we're now about four months away from a provincial election.Current MLA in the Carrot River Valley riding, Fred Bradshaw said the sitting went wel...

Jul 09, 2020

Business steady at campgrounds after restrictions eased

A week into July, parks and campgrounds are seeing steady numbers of visitors.Prior to rainfall, the Battlefords Provincial Park filled up quickly for the July long weekend after slowly easing restric...

Jul 08, 2020