Starting November 30, the City of North Battleford will implement the policy of proof of vaccination or a negative rest for multiple facilities, such as the CO-OP Aquatic Centre and the Access Communications Centre. This is already in place at locations like the NationsWEST Field House and for events like North Stars games at the Access Centre.

Some believe this is a necessary step for public safety, others believe it’s a step too far because it primarily impacts families with children that are unvaccinated. What are your thoughts?

Let us know us know in the poll below, as well as on Facebook.

Halloween weekend is upon the Battlefords and families are set for a Sunday evening full of costumes and snacks. However, some people may have written of the experience, due to the pandemic. What are your plans? Are you going to house-to-house? Handing out candy from home? Or are you skipping the Halloween festivities?

Families across Saskatchewan are preparing for some time off over the next three days to celebrate Thanksgiving. For some, there’s traditions to uphold, for others, their weekend will be a little quieter.

How will you spend this weekend? Turkey Dinner? Backyard football? A few days of watching your favourite show or football? Let us know through the poll below, as well as on our Facebook page.

Election Day is here in Canada, with voters hitting the polls to decide who will form the next federal government. A variety of issues were highlighted throughout the campaigning process for candidates, including pandemic response, vaccine passports, economic recovery, inclusion, reconciliation, education and the environment.

What was the primary factor that has influenced your vote? Let us know in the poll below and on our Facebook page.

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce hosted an All-Candidates Forum for the Battlefords – Lloydminster riding Wednesday evening. Four of the six candidates were in attendance for the event, which was streamed online in addition to in-person attendance.

What was your summation of the proceedings? Did you watch the whole forum? Did you learn anything new about the candidates or their platform? Was your vote swayed in any way? Let us know in the poll below, as well as on our Facebook page.

Saskatchewan lifted restrictions on mask wearing and gathering capacity on July 11, which has resulted in a slow return of large events. Several industries such as gyms and restaurants, have seen a bump in business since then.

Have your shopping/social habits changed since July 11? What would change them further? Let us know in the poll below, as well as on our Facebook page.

The 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo Japan have finally wrapped up, with Canada winning a total of 24 medals, seven of them gold. Despite the lack of fans and eerie atmosphere of pandemic protocols, millions of Canadians tuned in by competition’s end.

What was your favourite moment of the games? Was it Damian Warner winning the decathlon? Penny Oleksiak becoming the most decorated Summer Olympian in Canadian history? Or the National Women’s Soccer team triumphing in penalties over Sweden?

Let us know in the poll below and comment on our Facebook page!

Despite several compelling storylines for the Olympic Games, and for the Canadian Olympic team specifically, viewership is significantly less for these games compared to previous events. Some pundits are pointing to attitudes towards the handling of the games (those who see it unwise to hold the event and those who see barring fan attendance as unnecessary) while others are looking at changes in traditional television viewing in comparison to streaming.

Have you been watching any of the games? Catch an event here or there? Or have you avoided watching them altogether? Answer in the poll below and comment on our Facebook page.

The province officially removed mandates for masking and limited capacity for large gatherings on July 11, as part of Step 3 of Saskatchewan’s Reopening Roadmap.