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West Nile risk increases ahead of long weekend
Saskatchewan residents planning trips to the lake this long weekend may want to stock up on mosquito spray as the risk for West Nile virus reaches its highest point of the year. Late J...
Aug 02, 2018

Town may strip church's designation as historical site, citing repair fees
The Town of Battleford will have a public hearing coming up to hear from residents about the future of the old St. Vital Church. The intent of the hearing is to look at the possibility of de-designati...
Aug 02, 2018

Everything North Stars in one place
Your new home for everything North Stars is the free Battlefords North Stars App. The North Stars App is a must-have for any hockey fan, bringing them just a click away from all the latest stats, note...
Aug 02, 2018

Best Citizen Award winner has passion for music and volunteering
A North Battleford resident has been recognized with the Best of the Best Award for Best Citizen of 2018. Dedicated volunteer and semi-retired teacher Gene Aulinger was...
Aug 02, 2018

New Broncos goalie commissions tribute mask to crash victims
A newly-designed goalie mask for a Humboldt Broncos player will honour the 16 victims killed in the team's April 6 bus crash. Dane Dow, 19, was acquired from the AJHL's Drumheller Dragons in...
Aug 02, 2018

Rider receivers want to boost the run, stop the drops
Receivers are used to being at the centre of the play, making spectacular catches and scoring touchdowns, but with the Roughriders they're focusing on a lot more. Head coach Chris Jones has been putti...
Aug 02, 2018

Wednesday's Scoreboard
Wednesday’s Games MLB American League Baltimore 7 N.Y. Yankees 5 Cleveland 2 Minnesota 0 Oakland 8 Toronto 3 Houston 8 Seattle 3 Tampa Bay 7 L.A. Angels 2 Kansas City 10 Chi...
Aug 02, 2018

CARTOON 08-02-2018
Featured in Ripley's Believe It or Not! Source: CARTOON 08-02-2018
Aug 02, 2018

Battleford West receives new playground
Families in the new Battleford West subdivision area will now be able to enjoy a new children’s playground that has been installed, courtesy of the Town of Battleford. Parks and Recreation Direc...
Aug 01, 2018

Federal and provincial funding to benefit local housing
The province has announced both the provincial and federal governments will contribute a total $6.7 million in funding for affordable housing initiatives for various communities across Saskatchew...
Aug 01, 2018