Author Archives: News

SaskMilk raises concerns over new trade deal
News of a new trade deal with the United States and Mexico has stunned those in Saskatchewan's dairy industry. Peter Brown, general manager with SaskMilk says that despite reassurances from the federa...
Oct 01, 2018

Connecting you to what matters
That's Xplornet's mission when it comes to offering rural high-speed Internet. The company is proud to announce that they are rolling out a brand-new service offering for rural customers in the Battle...
Oct 01, 2018

Sharing Circles to precede provincial apology on Sixties Scoop
The process toward a formal apology for one of the darkest periods in Canadian history will start this month. Six different Sharing Circles are planned across the province, including in our ...
Oct 01, 2018
The Real-Life Caped Crusader Of Jackson, Michigan
Featured in Ripley's Believe It or Not! Captain Jackson Villains anywhere near Michigan beware: Captain Jackson is out here, and he's ready for battle. This middle-aged man, decked out in a cape ...
Oct 01, 2018

The Half House Of Toronto Is Still Standing
Featured in Ripley's Believe It or Not! In a town with intriguingly built structures like the Cube House, the Elephant House, and the Doll House, it could be said that nothing is as odd as the ap...
Oct 01, 2018

The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Join us, on a strange journey with Battleford’s Co-op Aquatic Centre as we present The Rocky Horror Picture Show on Tuesday, October 30! $25 includes: spooky snacks pre-show popcorn ...
Oct 01, 2018

#JustDrive is SGI's October Spotlight
You're going to want to leave your phone alone. SGI's October spotlight is focusing on Distracted Driving, launching the "#JustDrive: Distracted driving is a bad look on you" campaign. SGI will be put...
Oct 01, 2018

Seniors Tea
There will be a Seniors Tea with music by Meota Hobby Band on October 17 at the North Battleford Library. Music starts and 2:00 p.m. with Tea served at 3:00 p.m.
Oct 01, 2018

Lloydminster man arrested after officer struck, injured by fleeing vehicle
A 37-year-old man from Lloydminster is in custody after an RCMP officer was struck and injured by a truck Monday morning. At around 8:40 a.m., the officer stopped a 2018 white Ford F-350 along Highway...
Oct 01, 2018

POLL: Do you think the new trade deal with the United States and Mexico will be good for Canada?
Oct 01, 2018