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Phone scams are nothing new in 2021, but the latest to hit Saskatchewan has been particularly persistent. SaskTel released a statement Tuesday acknowledging the recent increase in scam calls originating from international locations. It consists of the caller connecting residents to a hotline, keeping them on the line for as long as possible, while they are charged long-distance fees. Communications manager Greg Jacobs said they are taking active steps to stop these spammers and are working closing with the CRTC and others to implement solutions. “We are actively monitoring it and blocking a...

“Not every abuser is caught, like what if the partner doesn’t have a documented history of violence?” she said. “So there are holes in it.” Amber Stewart, Executive Director of the Battlefords and Area Sexual Assault Centre (BASAC), agreed the legislation was very good news for families and victims of domestic abuse in the province, noting Saskatchewan has led the country in rates of domestic violence. “Any time we can make a change to support women in leaving and [have them] feeling supported in leaving, that’s a huge step forward,” she said. In the past months, the Battlefo...

A Cree author, speaker and teacher's story of resilience has been highlighted by the province on International...

In joy and pain, the two embraced each other over their victory. "We knew going into this it wasn't going to be for free," said Ferreira. "It was going to take some girt and some pain." Friday night, Ferreira and Ryan began the David Goggins 4x4x48 Challenge. For two days straight, they ran four miles every four hours to raise money for Operation Underground Railroad, an organization that fights to end child sex trafficking. They started strong. The fire chief even joined them on the first leg of their run. When they hit the halfway mark, the challenge started to take a heavy toll on their bo...

By Josh Ryan, battlefordsNOW The Lighthouse Serving the Battlefords is closing this spring. In an announcement Friday, The Lighthouse Supported Living...