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Sask., North Dakota setting up border crossing vaccine sites for truckers

Sask., North Dakota setting up border crossing vaccine sites for truckers

It was announced Tuesday that Premier Scott Moe and North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to vaccinate essential workers who are transporting goods across the United States and Canadian border.
Big game draw opens May 1

Big game draw opens May 1

Deadline to apply online is May 25
April 27 COVID-19 update: Six deaths, 408,429 vaccines, 224 new cases, 238 recoveries

April 27 COVID-19 update: Six deaths, 408,429 vaccines, 224 new cases, 238 recoveries

Vaccines Reported An additional 5,045 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 408,429.
Young offender accused of killing Ryan Gatzke denied bail

Young offender accused of killing Ryan Gatzke denied bail

A young offender charged with second-degree murder in the death of Ryan Gatzke, 27, was denied bail. Judge Murray Pelletier handed down his decision today in North Battleford Provincial Court. A two-hour bail hearing was held on April 22.
City developing strategic plan for 2021-25

City developing strategic plan for 2021-25

The City of North Battleford is currently hard at work formulating its strategic plan for the next five years.
Incentive request turned down

Incentive request turned down

A request for a tax incentive for the potential purchaser of the Emmanuel Pentecostal Fellowship property on 104th St. in North Battleford was turned down Monday by city council.
Property offences up in North Battleford

Property offences up in North Battleford

Property offences in North Battleford are up but several other crime categories are down according to the latest quarterly statistics for Battlefords RCMP detachment. In his latest report to city council on Monday, S/Sgt.
Building permit values up in NB in March

Building permit values up in NB in March

Building permits are up substantially in North Battleford in the month of March. According to the latest numbers released at a meeting of city council Monday night, six permits were issued for $1,935,000.
COVID-19 doesn’t deter efforts of downtown BID

COVID-19 doesn’t deter efforts of downtown BID

City council heard the latest plans of the North Battleford Downtown Business Improvement District for 2021 at their meeting Monday night. Executive Director Misty Lavertu provided the report on the BID’s initiatives for the year.
Tenders to be featured on city website

Tenders to be featured on city website

A new feature is to be included on the City of North Battleford website in the coming weeks. City Manager Randy Patrick says the city will be listing its tenders on their website at www.cityofnb.ca .
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