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Rainbow crosswalks in North Battleford and town vandalized
North Battleford and Battleford both had their sparkly new rainbow crosswalks damaged in the past couple of days, causing frustration for the many volunteers who spent hours creating them. Black tire ...
Aug 13, 2018

Boil water order announced for Maymont
The province has announced a boil water order in the Village of Maymont. A statement from the province said the advisory was called as a result of harmful bacteria found in water samples. The entire c...
Aug 13, 2018

Solid core ensures competitive team for North Stars
Fans of the Battlefords North Stars can expect a lot of new faces when the 2018-19 season kicks off next month. From new coaching staff, led by new general manager and head coach Brayden Klimosko, to ...
Aug 13, 2018

Métis musician explains controversial song
The man behind a controversial Mtis song being aired across Northern Saskatchewan, says he never expected the level of criticism from some quarters and his work is all about Mtis pride. The Feder...
Aug 13, 2018

24th BUH Foundation Cash Lottery opens today
If you're looking to purchase your tickets for the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation's $100,000 Cash Lottery, the time is now. The lottery opened this morning, and tickets will be on sale until No...
Aug 13, 2018

Acclaimed East Coast musician playing house concert in Battleford
Award-winning singer and songwriter J.P. Cormier is looking forward to being in Battleford tonight for a house concert – his first time playing here. The East Coast artist will be performing wit...
Aug 13, 2018

Nominations open for Saskatchewan Order of Merit
Nominations are now open for the province's highest honour, the Saskatchewan Order of Merit. Lieutenant Governor W. Thomas Molloy announced nominations will be open until Nov. 1 for the 2019 awards. I...
Aug 13, 2018

August Activities for North Battleford
Introduction to Fly Tying at Battlefords River Valley Centre August 15 from 6pm-9pm Beer and wine will be available to purchase during breaks. If you have ever been curious about the sport of fly fish...
Aug 13, 2018

Nature: Good for Kids' Mental Health
There’s growing evidence to support the idea that nature is good for kids’ overall mental health. A recent review found that children and youth who are immersed in the outdoors ...
Aug 13, 2018

Those Were The Days volunteers take visitors back to the past
Stan Mills has a penchant for the past. The retired farmer was one of many volunteers who came together to share knowledge during Those Were the Days at the Western Development Museum in North Ba...
Aug 13, 2018