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'Our potential to grow here is huge': Battlefords mayors map out shared future
The mayors of North Battleford and Battleford say partnership, safety and housing are at the centre of their new strategic plans - and they're tackling those priorities together.At Thursday's Chamber ...
Oct 11, 2025
Dewar scores late, North Stars top Broncos 5-4 at home
Friday night at the Access Communications Centre between the Battlefords North Stars (3-2-0-1) and the Humboldt Broncos (6-4-0-0) was toque and mitten night. Fans threw warm winter gear onto the ice a...
Oct 11, 2025
Surprise September job gains dampen odds for Bank of Canada rate cut
The Canadian labour market showed an unexpected hiring surge in September, but economists are mixed on whether the strength is enough to deter the Bank of Canada from cutting its policy rate again lat...
Oct 10, 2025
North Battleford to consider downtown bench removal amid safety, image concerns
City council in North Battleford will debate next week whether to remove most benches from the downtown area for a one-year trial aimed at improving safety, cleanliness and the area's public image.A r...
Oct 10, 2025
Constant Reminder band members killed in crash near Melfort
Saskatchewan RCMP are confirming a two-vehicle crash just outside of Melfort that claimed three lives - two men from James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN) and another man from Kinistino.Emergency crews were ...
Oct 10, 2025
Battlefords North Stars prepare for home-and-home series with the Humboldt Broncos
The North Stars (2-2-0-1, 3rd in Nutrien division) are back home on Friday to face off with division rival Humboldt Broncos (6-3, 1st in Nutrien division) for toque and mitten toss night. Fans are enc...
Oct 10, 2025
One dead, four injured in Highway 4 rollover near Mosquito First Nation
A woman is dead and four others were injured following a single-vehicle rollover Thursday morning south of the Battlefords.Officers were called around 7:10 a.m. to the crash site on Highway 4 near Mos...
Oct 10, 2025
Canada Post union switching from countrywide to rotating strikes
Mail delivery is set to resume on a limited basis after the union representing Canada Post employees announced it would transition from a countrywide strike to rotating stoppages starting Saturday mor...
Oct 10, 2025
Saskatchewan Roughriders look to clinch West Division in Argos clash
The Saskatchewan Roughriders can check off one goal from their list this weekend.If the Riders (11-4) can beat the Toronto Argonauts (5-11) in Friday's CFL showdown at Mosaic Stadium, the Green and Wh...
Oct 10, 2025
John Paul II Football gears up to host Delisle to kick off the playoffs
The John Paul II Crusaders are set to host their first playoff game since 2018 on Oct. 18 against the Delisle Rebels. The Crusaders finished their regular season with a 4-1 record, wrapping up the cam...
Oct 09, 2025