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Veteran linebacker Simoni Lawrence also an offensive threat for Hamilton Tiger-Cats
He's one of the CFL's most active and productive linebackers but Hamilton Tiger-Cat Simoni Lawrence is showing he also has a nose for the end zone. Lawrence, in his ninth CFL season -- eighth with Ham...
Sep 20, 2021

North Stars wrap preseason, shift focus to season opener Friday
The Battlefords North Stars wrapped their preseason over the weekend, with a home-and-home versus the Nipawin Hawks.While Nipawin would ultimately take both games in regulation, 5-4 Friday in North Ba...
Sep 20, 2021

One of accused in Damian Moosomin homicide investigation has case adjourned
One of the individuals facing charges related to the death of Damian Moosomin last year had his case adjourned in North Battleford provincial court during his recent scheduled appearance.Tye Partridge...
Sep 20, 2021

Pfizer Canada cites 'urgency' in plans to seek authorization for kids' COVID vaccine
Pfizer Canada says it plans to provide Health Canada with data showing its COVID-19 vaccine works for children in a bid to seek authorization "as early as possible." Pfizer said Monday its research sh...
Sep 20, 2021

Wet winter predicted, not so cold
Fall is just about to hit Saskatchewan for another year, but new predictions on the season after autumn are now coming out.The 2022 edition of the Old Farmer's Almanac is detailing how this winter may...
Sep 20, 2021

Unvaccinated and under 40 represent majority of new COVID-19 cases
With 519 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported today, the province is reporting another high day of cases with today taking the second highest day currently recorded.Of the new cases, 78 per cent o...
Sep 20, 2021

Battlefords Humane Society 'Shelter Us' campaign launch raises over $21,000
The Battlefords Humane Society is thrilled after its "Shelter Us" capital campaign launch Saturday raised $21,602 in one day.The campaign was started to raise funds to build a new replacement shelter ...
Sep 20, 2021

Veteran quarterback Watford to make second straight start for Hamilton Tiger-Cats
HAMILTON - Veteran quarterback Dave Watford will make a second straight start Wednesday night when the Hamilton Tiger-Cats visit the Ottawa Redblacks. Ticats head coach Orlondo Steinauer told reporter...
Sep 20, 2021

Local teams shine as high school volleyball returns to community
It was a big weekend for volleyball, and high school athletics in general, at both John Paul II Collegiate (JPII) and North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) over the weekend.The JPII junio...
Sep 20, 2021

Leafs' Matthews, Marner focused on the present following another playoff disaster
TORONTO - Auston Matthews isn't really interested in looking back. Unless, that is, the topic's something other than his Maple Leafs. Toronto's star centre made waves in July when television cameras c...
Sep 20, 2021