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Economic impacts of COVID-19 a concern for chamber

Economic impacts of COVID-19 a concern for chamber

The continued restrictions on business remain a concern for members of the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce. At their board meeting Feb. 16, board members expressed concerns about the impact of the restrictions on businesses.
Feb. 24 COVID-19 update: Three deaths, 683 more vaccinations, 56 new cases, 158 recoveries

Feb. 24 COVID-19 update: Three deaths, 683 more vaccinations, 56 new cases, 158 recoveries

Vaccine Delivery In addition to 81 per cent of long-term care residents having received their first dose and 46 per cent of long term care residents having received both first and second doses, 76 per cent of Saskatchewan's personal care homes have n
Madison Glynn signs with Liberty University

Madison Glynn signs with Liberty University

A star player with the Battlefords AAA Sharks is headed to the NCAA to play hockey. Madison Glynn has signed a letter of intent to play for Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia.
At what point do we move on from a tragedy like the Humboldt bus crash?

At what point do we move on from a tragedy like the Humboldt bus crash?

At what point do we move on from a tragedy, and is three years too soon? That was the fundamental question raised by New Democratic Party Finance Critic Trent Wotherspoon in a press release on Feb.
City council greets housing authority manager with questions on security

City council greets housing authority manager with questions on security

North Battleford city council members had questions for the manager of the Battlefords Housing Authority this week, having heard complaints from within the community about conditions faced by tenants, especially seniors, and neighbours.
Drilling season peaking with 31 rigs working

Drilling season peaking with 31 rigs working

Mid-February to the first week of March is traditionally the peak of the year for oilwell drilling activity. And on Feb. 22, there were 31 drilling rigs working in Saskatchewan, down markedly from the previous two years.
Committee struck for memorial policy

Committee struck for memorial policy

As expected, North Battleford council has approved setting up a short term policy committee to develop a city-wide comprehensive memorial policy.
Crop Insurance coverage, rates going up, but premium cost declining

Crop Insurance coverage, rates going up, but premium cost declining

Crop Insurance coverage is going up due to higher commodity prices, and rates are going up as well, but the premium cost per dollar of coverage continues to decline.
Installation for septage receiving station goes over budget

Installation for septage receiving station goes over budget

North Battleford city council got the bad news Monday that an installation project had gone way over what had been set aside in their budget.
Million-dollar Lotto 6/49 win in Regina

Million-dollar Lotto 6/49 win in Regina

Submitted Marita Lang has had some sleeping problems lately, but for a good reason – the Regina resident won $1 million on the Feb. 13 Lotto 6/49 Guaranteed Prize draw, and her excitement has been keeping her up at night.
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