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Federal funding comes through for Battleford, other communities

Federal funding comes through for Battleford, other communities

Federal funding has come through for a number of Saskatchewan projects including an important one for the Town of Battleford.
May 10 COVID-19 update: No deaths, 527,257 vaccines, 147 new cases, 266 recoveries

May 10 COVID-19 update: No deaths, 527,257 vaccines, 147 new cases, 266 recoveries

Vaccines Reported An additional 9,124 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 527,257.
Extension for North Stars head coach Brayden Klimosko

Extension for North Stars head coach Brayden Klimosko

The Battlefords North Stars are extending the contract of head coach and general manager Brayden Klimosko. It was announced on the North Stars’ Facebook page that the club and Klimosko had agreed to terms on a three-year extension.
Iguana statue stolen from Battleford Furniture

Iguana statue stolen from Battleford Furniture

Battleford Furniture is looking for information on the whereabouts of an iguana statue that was stolen from the store on the weekend.
Timon Prexler commits to Maryville University

Timon Prexler commits to Maryville University

The Battlefords North Stars have seen another one of its valued players commit to a university hockey program. Timon Prexler has committed to Maryville Saints Ice Hockey of the American Collegiate Hockey Association for the upcoming season.
Tourist information booth to be offered

Tourist information booth to be offered

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Abduction complaint investigation concluded; no charges to be laid

Abduction complaint investigation concluded; no charges to be laid

UPDATE: The RCMP Major Crime Unit-Â鶹ÊÓƵ has concluded the abduction investigation from the weekend and it’s been determined no charges will be laid.
Biologicals – are they a good option for you?

Biologicals – are they a good option for you?

It seems that with each year that passes, I am writing more and more on alternative strategies for controls to use in your home garden.
North West zone active cases have leveled off after recent spike

North West zone active cases have leveled off after recent spike

A seven-day-average chart of active COVID-19 cases in the North West zone shows a levelling off after a sharp incline in April. Of the 249 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Saskatchewan on May 9, 18 are in the North West.
Vaccinations open to age 32+; changes to 29+ Monday

Vaccinations open to age 32+; changes to 29+ Monday

Eligibility in the provincial age-based immunization program has expanded to include age 32+. Effective 8 a.m. Monday, May 10, eligibility in the provincial age-based immunization program moves to 29 years of age and older.
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