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Battlefords North Stars acquire defenceman Alex Coventry from Bonnyville Pontiacs
The Battlefords North Stars have added some size to their blue line, bringing in 6-7 right-handed defenceman Alex Coventry from the Bonnyville Pontiacs in exchange for the CJHL rights to Sebastian Mil...
Jan 05, 2026
Carney arrives in Paris for talks with Ukraine's allies about security guarantees
Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Paris Monday ahead of a meeting with Ukraine's allies to pursue security agreements to prevent Russia from repeating its invasion if a ceasefire deal is reached.M...
Jan 05, 2026
The Ridge: a winter wonderland experience
Residents in the Battlefords area are invited to visit The Ridge for a festive community winter celebration. The Ridge, located south of Battleford, is the former site of the Battleford Industrial Sch...
Jan 05, 2026
Big River drug trafficking case results in guilty verdicts
A man who openly admitted in court to selling drugs to pay for his addiction, has been found guilty of trafficking meth, cocaine and LSD, but was successful arguing the fentanyl seized by police was f...
Jan 05, 2026
North Stars Campbell, Granger reflect on SJHL Viking Cup Win
In the first Viking Cup since 2006, the SJHL U20s team took down the SAIT Trojans 5-4 in overtime in the gold medal game, finishing the tournament undefeated and taking home first place.The Battleford...
Jan 05, 2026
Man charged with murder after death of infant in Melfort
A man faces a second-degree murder charge after the death of an infant in Melfort. RCMP were called about an infant in medical distress at a home in Melfort Dec. 24. Officers got to the scene and foun...
Jan 05, 2026
Phones kept ringing as Operation Red Nose saw busier season in the Battlefords
Snowy roads, bitter cold and holiday parties didn't slow things down for Operation Red Nose in the Battlefords this year - if anything, they kept the phones ringing.The volunteer-run safe-ride service...
Jan 05, 2026
Battlefords Area Pride brews support with monthly 'Queer Coffee Connection'
Battlefords Area Pride is welcoming the new year with an event focused on connection and community. On the third Sunday of every month, members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community and supporting allies will ga...
Jan 05, 2026
Done with the holidays? City offers free Christmas tree drop-off through January
For residents ready to officially say goodbye to the holidays, the City of North Battleford is once again offering a free and safe way to dispose of natural Christmas trees.The city's annual Christmas...
Jan 05, 2026
Planting Seeds of Success in Saskatoon
Planting Seeds of Success for the 2026 Growing Season in SaskatoonThe 43rd annual Western Canadian Crop Production Show presented by Farm Credit Canada will take place January 13-15, 2026 at the World...
Jan 05, 2026