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Town council passes bylaw for 2023 tax increase
The Town of Battleford council approved the new tax levy bylaw for the year at this week's meeting. The town's 2023 budget, which calls for a two per cent overall municipal tax increase, was previousl...
Jan 11, 2023
Stars top CJHL rankings for 10th straight week
Make it double-digit weeks at #1 in the nation for the Battlefords North Stars.The Stars have extended their run atop the weekly Canadian Junior Hockey League Top-20 Rankings for a 10th straight week,...
Jan 11, 2023
Reigning national champion Einarson dumps Lawes in five ends at Canadian Open
CAMROSE, Alta. - Reigning national champion Kerri Einarson defeated Kaitlyn Lawes 7-1 on Wednesday afternoon at the Grand Slam of Curling's Canadian Open. Einarson needed only five ends to complete th...
Jan 11, 2023
Canada's sports integrity commissioner under microscope for low complaint intake
The low intake of complaints by Canada's new office of the sport integrity commissioner has grabbed the attention of former athletes and a Canadian MP. The office admitted eight of 24 complaints and r...
Jan 11, 2023
Hunt on for truck used in shooting, four female occupants
A truck with what police believe are four armed women is being sought following a shooting on Big Island Cree Territory. Pierceland RCMP said the silver 2010 GMC pickup may have gone into Alberta and ...
Jan 11, 2023
Blue Bombers sign veteran American offensive tackle Hardrick to a one-year extension
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed veteran American offensive tackle Jermarcus Hardrickto a one-year contract extension Wednesday. The six-foot-five, 319-pound Hardrick was slated to become a...
Jan 11, 2023
Project aimed at capturing emissions from oil wells launches near North Battleford
A new project aimed at turning emissions into clean natural gas is up and running in Saskatchewan.Angkor Resources Corp officially activated its Solution Gas/Carbon Capture Project in Evesham, a hamle...
Jan 11, 2023
Canada's Gligic recalibrated for Sony Open, 1st full-field event of PGA Tour in 2023
Michael Gligic has only taken a few days off since his last PGA Tour event in November. He's been working hard during the circuit's six-week winter break, even getting reps in during a heavy snowfall ...
Jan 11, 2023
McEvoy, Lions patiently awaiting Rourke's decision as QB works out with NFL clubs
Neil McEvoy is of two minds when it comes to the football future of Nathan Rourke. On one hand, he's pleased to see a CFL player get opportunities to prove himself south of the border. But as the B.C....
Jan 11, 2023
Longtime Giants infielder Brandon Belt confident he can return to form with Blue Jays
TORONTO - Veteran infielder Brandon Belt's right knee issues were so bad at times last year that he questioned whether he'd be able to keep playing in the big leagues. A successful surgical procedure ...
Jan 11, 2023