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City takes action as rising coyote activity at North Battleford landfill sparks safety concerns
An increase in coyote activity at North Battleford's landfill has prompted the city to take action amid growing public safety concerns. Recently, residents in the city have noticed coyotes migrating t...
Jan 14, 2026

Homeowners to pay more as North Battleford updates lead water line subsidy
North Battleford city council approved an increase to the portion of costs paid by property owners when mandatory lead water service lines are replaced, as the city continues efforts to phase out agin...
Jan 14, 2026

2025 was the third warmest year on record. What does that mean in Canada?
This past year was the third warmest on record and stood on the cusp of surpassing a major climate threshold globally, according to new data from the European climate agency.The Copernicus data indica...
Jan 14, 2026
Farmers considering conditions, tariffs and market swings heading into 2026 growing season
Saskatchewan farmers are collectively rethinking seeding plans and crop strategies this year as they anticipate what 2026 could bring in terms of crop markets, tariff impacts and weather conditions.Ry...
Jan 14, 2026

Prime Minister Mark Carney seeks to reset Canada-China relationship in Beijing
Prime Minister Mark Carney landed in Beijing on Wednesday as his government seeks to rebuild Canada's fractured relationship with China in its push to expand non-U.S. trade.The trip marks the first vi...
Jan 14, 2026

North Stars ranked #19 in the country in the CJHL National Rankings
It's no secret that the Battlefords North Stars are one of, if not the hottest team in the SJHL. They are 21-8-2-2, sitting in second place in the league and have won eight of their last 10 games. Cli...
Jan 14, 2026

Battle of the Nations Hockey Championships
The Prince Albert Grand Council is hosting the Battle of the Nations Hockey Championships January 16-18.See the poster below for details.
Jan 14, 2026

Battlefords Quarter Horse Club Sorting Series Continues
The Battlefords Quarter Horse Club Sorting Series continues.Here is your reminder to get your entries in to George by Thursday Jan. 15/26 for the sorting Jackpot Saturday, Jan 17/26 at Wheatfield Soul...
Jan 14, 2026

Haggis, pipes and Highland dancing to set the stage for Battlefords' Robbie Burns Night
For some, it's the haggis that raises eyebrows. For others, it's the sound of bagpipes, the swirl of Highland dancers or the chance to sample a dram of scotch on a cold January night.All of it comes t...
Jan 13, 2026

North Stars’ Connor Logan reflects on the SJHL trade deadline
The SJHL trade deadline has come and gone, and all the teams have made their moves for the rest of the season. While some teams were busier than others, the Battlefords North Stars were maybe the leas...
Jan 13, 2026