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Battleford and RM of Battle River: Total fire ban

Battleford and RM of Battle River: Total fire ban

A total fire ban is in force in the Town of Battleford from April 28, 2021 until further notice.
Record data usage as we approach Mother’s Day

Record data usage as we approach Mother’s Day

Submitted by SaskTel SaskTel continues to see record data usage across its network as we approach Mother’s Day. Historically, Mother’s Day has always been known as the busiest day of the year for placing voice calls.
Province unveils second dose, youth vaccine strategies

Province unveils second dose, youth vaccine strategies

At their latest COVID-19 update on Thursday, the province unveiled its plans to administer second doses of COVID-19 vaccine to the public, as well as plans to include youth in the vaccine rollout. Health minister Paul Merriman, Sask.
Dillon arrested for armed robbery, seeks bail

Dillon arrested for armed robbery, seeks bail

A Lloydminster woman who was wanted for armed robbery was arrested by police and is now seeking bail. Kacey Dillon, 20, is charged in relation to an armed robbery at a Lloydminster hotel.
April hymn sing draws 25

April hymn sing draws 25

Hello once more. If April showers are supposed to bring May flowers, we may not have any this spring. It has been a dry spring so far.
Court orders mental health evaluation on Biggar man facing violent charges

Court orders mental health evaluation on Biggar man facing violent charges

The court has ordered a mental health evaluation for a Biggar man accused of assaulting three people with his vehicle, pointing a firearm at a person, escaping police custody and stealing a vehicle.
CPCA Chuckwagon races coming back, plans to kick off season in NB

CPCA Chuckwagon races coming back, plans to kick off season in NB

The Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association plans to return after a pandemic-cancelled 2020 season, and North Battleford is scheduled to be their first stop back.
Chamber looks forward to rollout of re-opening, rapid testing

Chamber looks forward to rollout of re-opening, rapid testing

The end of the pandemic and the re-opening is something the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce has been closely interested in.
May 6 COVID-19 update: No deaths, 480,910 vaccines , 156 new cases, 265 recoveries

May 6 COVID-19 update: No deaths, 480,910 vaccines , 156 new cases, 265 recoveries

An additional 10,195 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 480,910.
Highway 21 to be rerouted east of Unity

Highway 21 to be rerouted east of Unity

A recent announcement indicates the long process of relocating Highway 21 north, a discussion topic for the past four decades, will begin to move forward.
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