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Teddy Bears will fly at Saturday's North Stars game
Despite the cold temperatures outside, the forecast inside the Access Communications Centre on Saturday is calling for flying fluff. The Battlefords North Stars are set to host the Flin Flon Bombers f...
Dec 12, 2025
A pair of North Stars make the SJHL’s Viking Cup Roster
The Viking Cup, an international hockey tournament, is making its return for the first time since 2006, and will feature a couple of North Stars. The tournament will be held in Camrose, AB, and along ...
Dec 11, 2025
'Without hesitation': Lloydminster firefighter recognized with national honour for off-duty rescue
On a quiet winter morning nearly five years ago, when most of Lloydminster was still asleep, a flicker of orange rose above a cul-de-sac on the Alberta side of the border.It was just after 6 a.m. on F...
Dec 11, 2025
Arctic air leading to frigid conditions over the next couple of days
It's a good news, bad news forecast over the next couple of days for the province. The snowy, blustery conditions we have been experiencing will finally give way to some sunshine. The downside is that...
Dec 11, 2025
Fatal stabbing at Mistawasis First Nation results in 7 year prison sentence
A man who claimed he was acting in self-defence when he stabbed another man seven times with a kitchen knife, has received a seven year prison sentence.With remand credit, Roy Lasas has roughly 13 mon...
Dec 11, 2025
Premier Scott Moe adds five newly elected MLAs to Saskatchewan cabinet in shuffle
Premier Scott Moe shuffled his cabinet on Thursday, with five MLAs who were first elected last year taking on ministerial portfolios for the first time.Mike Weger (Weyburn-Bengough) will serve as mini...
Dec 11, 2025
North Battleford creates economic task force as major retail spaces sit empty
North Battleford is moving to strengthen its economic strategy with a new advisory committee, as a recent retail analysis shows the city is facing high vacancy rates, major empty commercial spaces and...
Dec 11, 2025
Sask. NDP leader questions govt. approach in Battlefords as Cockrill defends Sask. Party
Canada's trade relationship and health care were among the big talking points when representatives from the provincial NDP spent time in the Battlefords meeting with local residents and organizations....
Dec 11, 2025
Woman charged after fleeing from police near Frenchman Butte
A 24-year-old woman from Saskatoon was arrested by RCMP officers after failing to stop for officers who wanted to pull her over for speeding near Frenchman Butte. Combined Traffic Services officers sa...
Dec 11, 2025
Surge of fake cash circulating in Lloydminster triggers RCMP warning
RCMP are urging businesses to be cautious after several recent reports of counterfeit Canadian bills circulating in Lloydminster.Police say that over the past few weeks, officers have responded to mul...
Dec 11, 2025