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North Stars survive Estevan Bruins third period surge, win 5-3 at home
In their second straight win, the Battlefords North Stars (13-6-2-2, 2nd in Nutrien Division) got goals from five different players and won 5-3 over the Estevan Bruins (14-8-2-1, 2nd in Bunge Division...
Dec 06, 2025
Ottawa 'deeply concerned' as BATC chiefs sound alarm over violence and policing gaps
Public Safety Canada says it is "deeply concerned" by escalating violence in Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs (BATC) communities and is working with Saskatchewan and BATC member nations to improve pol...
Dec 05, 2025
Sask NDP says new SaskPower funding will push more families into the red
The Saskatchewan NDP believes the SaskParty's approval of additional spending for SaskPower will sink families deeper into the cost-of-living crisis. Erika Ritchie, the Shadow Minister for Municipal A...
Dec 05, 2025
Battleford council lowers proposed 2026 tax increase from 3.9% to 2.7%
The town of Battleford council has dropped its proposed budget percent from 3.9 to 2.7 at their meeting on Dec. 4. The updated proposed budget shows that each house will see a base tax of $110 annuall...
Dec 05, 2025
North Battleford City Council to vote on 2026 budget with proposed mill-rate increase
North Battleford city council will be asked on Monday, to approve the city's 2026 municipal budget, which includes a proposed increase to the general municipal tax rate for next year.The draft budget ...
Dec 05, 2025
First details of forced addiction treatment plan made public
The Province of Saskatchewan has released the first details of its plan to force some addicts into treatment under what is being called the Compassionate Intervention Act. While the bill is not yet ta...
Dec 05, 2025
Wolf Garden brings back ‘Kids Shop Free’ event to spread holiday cheer in the Battlefords
Wolf Garden is once again giving kids the joy of choosing gifts for the ones they love, at no cost.The second annual Kids Shop Free event will take place on Dec. 20. A volunteer for Wolf Garden said t...
Dec 05, 2025
Winter weight season starts next week
Winter weight season in Northern Saskatchewan will begin Dec. 8. Winter weights allow trucks to carry heavier loads on secondary highways to maximize the amount of goods that can be moved. "Winter wei...
Dec 05, 2025
Battlefords North Stars prepare for triple header over the weekend
It's a busy weekend for the Battlefords North Stars, who play back-to-back-to-back games over the weekend for the first time this season. The North Stars are aiming for their sixth win in seven games ...
Dec 05, 2025
Carney, Trump and Sheinbaum to meet at 2026 World Cup draw in Washington
Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum in Washington Friday as the future of the continental trade agreement hangs in the ba...
Dec 05, 2025