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Opening of parks and beaches results in boost for local campgrounds

It was a busy weekend for camping in Saskatchewan.With beaches, parks and play structures opening up on June 12, campgrounds across the province saw a significant increase in campers.Angie Carver, par...

Jun 16, 2020

Local dance studio celebrates graduates with special send-off

North Battleford's Dance Connection is celebrating its 2020 graduating class in unique style this year.Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the studio was unable to host its usual send-off for gradua...

Jun 16, 2020

Restaurateurs enjoy steady flow of customers first week back

Heading into the summer, restaurateurs in the Battlefords are feeling optimistic a week after reopening.As part of eased restrictions from phase three of the province's reopening plan, several restaur...

Jun 15, 2020

'A step in the right direction': NSRBL commissioner weighs in on return to train and play plan

It may look different this year, but baseball will be back in Saskatchewan this summer.Last week, Baseball Sask put out its return to train and play protocols. It is a comprehensive plan for all membe...

Jun 15, 2020

Skate Park, playgrounds open as restrictions ease

Residents in the Battlefords wasted little time in getting outside to enjoy newly reopened areas of the community.The province recently announced playgrounds are open for the public to enjoy again, pr...

Jun 13, 2020

‘It was a 50/50 chance’: Muenster’s Logan Hofmann taken by the Pirates in condensed MLB Draft

Well, it's Draft Day, again.That was the scenario for Logan Hofmann, the right-handed pitcher from Muenster, Sask. who was selected in the fifth round (138th overall) by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the ...

Jun 12, 2020

Tribute song honouring Colby Cave released today

A song by Oilers prospect Cooper Marody, titled Agape was released today in honour of his friend and teammate Colby Cave.Marody wrote and performed the song to memorialize his friend who passed away A...

Jun 12, 2020

Playgrounds open in Melfort, summer ambassador program in the works

After nearly three months of being bound to homes and yards across Saskatchewan during the COVID-19 pandemic, children will once again be able to utilize playgrounds around Melfort.Recreation Programm...

Jun 12, 2020

Rotary Skate Park and playgrounds open in North Battleford

As the City of North Battleford opens its playgrounds today, a much discussed amenity is also ready for kickflips and slides. The Rotary Skate Park is available to the public, after the removal of sha...

Jun 12, 2020

'A labour of love': Williment receives provincial SHSAA award for northern football

Grateful, proud and a tremendous honour are words Northern Lights School Division Superintendent of Education Mark Williment used to describe his most recent provincial award win.He was notified Thurs...

Jun 11, 2020