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Battlefords Volleyball Club enjoying strong start to season
The club volleyball season is underway in the Battlefords, and the local teams have wasted no time making the most of their return to action this year.U16 Women's TeamThe U16 women's BVC team is comin...
Feb 03, 2022
Turtleford, Onion Lake RCMP arrest man for armed robbery
Police from Turtleford and Onion Lake arrested and charged a robbery suspect, who fled police in a vehicle and on foot.Both detachments received a report of a robbery in Paradise Hill around 5:30 p.m....
Feb 03, 2022
From heroes to targets: At an Ontario hospital, anti-vax protests weigh on staff
Nicole Corry says she didn't become a personal support worker to be called a hero. But she never anticipated that she would be villainized as she puts her health and family's welfare on the line to ca...
Feb 03, 2022
Local Conservative MPs say focus is on uniting party, after O'Toole's exit
Local federal Conservative MPs in the Battlefords and Meadow Lake area say the party will now need to focus on uniting the caucus, following the announcement that the majority of the Conservative cauc...
Feb 03, 2022
Saskatchewan exceeds a thousand COVID-19 related deaths as 837 new cases reported
With four new deaths reported today, the total of Saskatchewan residents with COVID-19 have died is now at 1,001.Another 837 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed today in Saskatchewan with 79 located ...
Feb 03, 2022
Local residents supporting, joining truckers convoy
As the polarizing 'freedom protest' continues in Ottawa and other parts of the country, a number of residents in the Battlefords region have taken part.Following the rally in support of the trucker's ...
Feb 03, 2022
Wintertainment in North Battleford
Wintertainment is just right around the corner, so be sure to visit https://www.cityofnb.ca/parks_recreation/wintertainment.html and register for some great activities.Plus, did you see the kick-off d...
Feb 03, 2022
U of R team gets NFL funding to study cannabinoids’ effect on concussions, pain management
The University of Regina's Dr. Patrick Neary has assembled a team that's ready for the NFL."I consider myself just an old jockstrap, bouncing a basketball and shooting a puck," Neary said with a chuck...
Feb 03, 2022
Saskatchewan changing PCR test eligibility, COVID reporting practices
Saskatchewan is changing the way it's managing COVID-19.While public health measures such as mandatory masking, self-isolation and proof of vaccination will remain in place for the time being, the pro...
Feb 03, 2022
Ex-Chicago officer who killed Laquan McDonald leaves prison
CHICAGO (AP) - Former Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke left prison on Thursday after serving less than half of his nearly seven-year sentence for killing Black teenager Laquan McDonald - an early...
Feb 03, 2022