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Man charged with assaulting peace officer with weapon on Big River F.N.
A 41-year-old man is charged with assaulting a peace officer with a weapon after a tense incident on the Big River First Nation early Friday morning. According to the RCMP, officers patrolling the Fir...
Jun 15, 2018

Merlo rocks Dekker Centre stage
Madeline Merlo's performance last night at the Dekker Centre was one to remember. The rising country star played her solo concert to around 250 people in an intimate setting. The Maple Ridge, B.C. nat...
Jun 15, 2018

Husky Energy discusses new proposed pipeline at N.B. open house
Husky Energy Inc. sent representatives to North Battleford Thursday to meet with the public and discuss a new pipeline. This was the third open house Husky has held discuss the proposed project, a new...
Jun 15, 2018

Ricky Ray to square off against Riders QB to be named later
While there's been a lot of questions around who the Roughriders will start at quarterback, there is only one answer to that question in Toronto. It's Ricky Ray. The 38-year-old pivot is entering his ...
Jun 15, 2018

2018 Riders season begins tonight on CJNB/CJNS
It's a day Riders Nation has had circled on their calendar since Nov. 19, when the Toronto Argonauts defeated the Roughriders 25-21 on their way to capturing the 105th Grey Cup. The Saskatchewan Rough...
Jun 15, 2018

Wild Side of Summer Sports and Leisure Show
The Battlefords Wildlife Federation is bringing you the 1st Annual Wild Side of Summer Sports and Leisure Show June 23-24 at the Battlefords Ag Society Grounds. There is a $2.00 entry fee for a world ...
Jun 15, 2018

Hand, foot, and mouth disease confirmed in area
Cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease have been confirmed in the North Battleford area. Parents of children attending local daycares and schools have confirmed local cases. Outbreaks of the disease u...
Jun 15, 2018

Indigenous Peoples Day to include raising of permanent flag at city hall
The Battlefords will be celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day Thursday with a number of events, including raising the Treaty 6 flag outside City Hall where it will remain permanently on display....
Jun 15, 2018

Red Pheasant Indian National Finals Regional Rodeo
Red Pheasant First Nation is hosting the Indian National Finals Regional Rodeo July 3 and 4th. For full information, see the attached poster.
Jun 15, 2018

Thursday's Scores
Thursday’s Games CFL Edmonton 33 Winnipeg 30 MLB American League Detroit 3 Minnesota 1 Cleveland 5 Chicago White Sox 2 Houston 7 Oakland 3 N.Y. Yankees 4 Tampa Bay 3 Boston 2 Seatt...
Jun 15, 2018