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Hockey Canada working on ‘multifaceted return-to-hockey plan’

Hockey Canada says it will be returning to play, but the game will be changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.In an "Open Letter to Canadians" Wednesday, Hockey Canada addressed what the pandemic has don...

May 20, 2020

Stars netminder, Lyon reflects on first year in the Battlefords

It is said the lion is the king of the jungle; but as hockey fans in the Battlefords can attest, it's the ice rink where one Lyon made his mark last season.Goaltender, Kristian Lyon was acquired by th...

May 20, 2020

Brock Andrews grateful for nomination and support during pandemic

The Saskatchewan Country Music Awards were handed out over the weekend and while Brock Andrews didn't take home Male Artist of the Year, he was more than happy for the recognition."The nominee's reall...

May 20, 2020

Local retailers happy to re-open doors, return to business

As phase two of the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan takes effect Tuesday, retail stores across the province are opening their doors for business once again.Among the stores getting back in the swing of thin...

May 19, 2020

Fresh cuts as Battlefords salons and barbershops re-open

Barbers had several extra inches of hair to cut off today, as salons and barbershops opened up across the province; kicking off the province's second phase of the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan.Getting rea...

May 19, 2020

Share when you support local, mayor says

As businesses in phase two of the province's Re-Open plan welcome customers through their doors for the first time in months after closing due to the coronavirus pandemic, the City of North Battleford...

May 19, 2020

Team member killed in Snowbirds crash remembered as proud native of Halifax

HALIFAX - A member of the Canadian Armed Forces killed in the crash of a Snowbirds aerobatic team jet is being remembered as a proud native of Halifax. Capt. Jenn Casey, a public affairs officer, died...

May 18, 2020

Another summer event pulls the plug

The COVID-19 outbreak has forced the cancellation of another summer event.Back to Batoche Days, which is organized by the Mtis Nation of Saskatchewan (MN-S), was set to mark its 50th anniversary this ...

May 17, 2020

Backstory on new fish and chips food trailer is an inspirational tale

At a time when he should be well into his retirement, Cliff Hlewka is starting a new venture - a food trailer called 'Sailor's Fish and Chips.'Even more inspiring than starting a new business at his a...

May 16, 2020

Back in the swing of things

Late on Friday morning, a man dressed in bright blue golf pants threw his golf bag over his shoulder and smiled ear to ear as he walked to the first tee block at Kachur's Golf Club. It was a little br...

May 15, 2020