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City approves purchase of new ice plant condenser for ACC arena
North Battleford city council gave its approval for the city to purchase a new ice plant condenser for the Access Communications Centre (ACC) arena.The cost, estimated at $150,000, was pre-approved fo...
Nov 30, 2022
Largest recorded Alberta earthquake probably natural, scientist says
EDMONTON - A geologist says the largest earthquake ever recorded in Alberta was probably due to natural causes. Rebecca Salvage of the University of Calgary says the 5.6-magnitude quake that rattled w...
Nov 30, 2022
Ministerial staff shared information about soldiers' role in "Freedom Convoy"
OTTAWA - Emails released through a public inquiry suggest federal Liberal political aides were scrambling earlier this year to figure out the extent of support members of the Canadian Armed Forces had...
Nov 30, 2022
22 assaults highlight weekly RCMP report for Battlefords
Battleford RCMP responded to 446 calls for service between Nov. 23 and Nov. 29. Of note, police responded to 22 assaults and, in one incident, arrested ten people for being unlawfully in a dwelling.Ar...
Nov 30, 2022
Ottawa to spend $1.2 million to replace and repair homes after mass stabbing
JAMES SMITH CREE NATION - The federal government is to spend $1.2 million to repair and replace houses damaged during a mass stabbing in Saskatchewan nearly three months. Eleven people died and 18 wer...
Nov 30, 2022
IS says leader Abu al-Hassan al-Qurayshi killed in battle
BEIRUT (AP) - The leader of the Islamic State group, Abu al-Hassan al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi, was killed in battle recently, the group's spokesman said in audio released Wednesday. He gave no further det...
Nov 30, 2022
Canada finishes issuing $500M in government-backed bonds for Ukraine
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says $500 million in five-year bonds issued by Canada to support the Ukrainian government have been fully subscribed. Trudeau announced the results of the bond d...
Nov 30, 2022
Province expanding eligibility for rural and remote healthcare incentive program
The government of Saskatchewan is expanding eligibility for its incentive program to help get more healthcare professionals to rural and remote areas.Back in October, the province announced it was off...
Nov 30, 2022
Battlefords Agricultural Society New Year's Eve Cabaret
The Battlefords Agricultural Society is hosting a New Year's Eve Cabaret at Agrivilla December 31 featuring Danny and the Dusters.Come for an evening of dancing, drinks, snacks and fun as we ring in t...
Nov 30, 2022
Grandmother's Bay - Gilbert McKenzie Memorial Poker Rally
The Grandmother's Bay - Gilbert McKenzie Memorial Poker Rally, hosted by Nihithow Awasis School, will be Saturday, February 18.See the poster for details.
Nov 30, 2022