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Feds set to open new co-ordination centre for disaster response
Canada will soon have a new operations centre to help co-ordinate countrywide disaster response.Government officials on Friday offered media outlets a tour of the new facility, which is expected to be...
Nov 29, 2025
Canada is too lax on civilian oversight of the military: study
Canada maintains a low level of civilian oversight of the military due to Parliament's rigid party discipline, according to a new book that compares it with fourteen other democracies.That conclusion ...
Nov 29, 2025
Palestinian death toll has surpassed 70,000 since war began, Gaza ministry says
Gaza's Health Ministry said on Saturday that the Palestinian death toll has surpassed 70,000 since the Israel-Hamas war began.The toll has continued to rise after the latest ceasefire took effect on O...
Nov 29, 2025
North Battleford lets drivers turn parking fines into holiday cheer
Getting a parking ticket rarely sparks holiday cheer - unless you live in North Battleford.The city is once again turning December fines into Christmas toys for families who need them most. From Dec. ...
Nov 29, 2025
Young pianist receives gold medal at Celebration of Excellence Regional Concert
From piano lessons to the big stage, a rising musician from North Battleford has claimed gold with a showstopping performance. 14-year-old Nathaniel Negad is the pianist behind the keys, growing up wi...
Nov 29, 2025
North Stars fail to win fifth straight, fall 3-1 to Melville Millionaires
The Battlefords North Stars fell flat at home against the Melville Millionaires in a 3-1 loss at home. The win for Melville was the second straight victory for the Millionaires. North Stars assistant ...
Nov 28, 2025
Parents worried about kids’ financial futures — experts urge early money talks and planning
Parents can help set up their children for financial success by setting up a plan and having frequent money conversations. Earlier this month, the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) released a poll, Talking M...
Nov 28, 2025
Sask. government, Ottawa extend $10/day daycare for another five years
Some Saskatchewan parents will continue to receive $10 a day daycare for another five years thanks to an extension of the Canada-Saskatchewan Bilateral Early Learning and Child Care Agreement, startin...
Nov 28, 2025
North Battleford formalizes arena partnership, sets accessibility direction and backs Hwy. 4 renaming
North Battleford council approved several policy and governance measures Thursday night, including a regional framework for the proposed regional arena project, the city's first accessibility plan and...
Nov 28, 2025
North Stars prepare for home weekend against Melville Millionaires
The Battlefords North Stars (11-5-2-2, 3rd in Nutrien Division) are looking for their fifth straight win tonight when they host the Melville Millionaires (10-11-1-2, 4th in Bunge Division). The North ...
Nov 28, 2025