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Ukraine dance ensemble set to perform Saturday
A unique display of dance and culture is expected tomorrow night at the Don Ross Centre. The Pavlychenko Folklorique Ensemble (PFE), a non-profit dance group based in Saskatchewan, will perform at 7:0...
Apr 08, 2022
Strain of bird flu found in Saskatchewan
A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been detected in Saskatchewan, prompting a warning to poultry producers in the province.The Ministry of Agriculture said Friday that producers wi...
Apr 08, 2022
BUH Foundation Monthly Lottery sees early sellout, hits 50/50 record
The Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation has seen another early sellout for their monthly lottery while registering a record-high for their 50/50 draw. The 29th Annual BUH Foundation Monthly Lo...
Apr 08, 2022
Guilbeault asks Alberta minister Nixon to 'correct' column on emissions reduction
EDMONTON - Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault has written a letter to his Alberta counterpart to correct what he calls errors in Jason Nixon's recent newspaper column. Earlier this week, A...
Apr 08, 2022
Big River man arrested in Spiritwood
A man is in custody after he refused to provide his name to police. An outstanding warrant was out for his arrest.On April 6 at approximately 2 a.m., Spiritwood RCMP received the call of a suspicious ...
Apr 08, 2022
Agricultural Society exhibition planned ahead; Home Expo postponed
The Battlefords Agricultural Society Inc. has cancelled the Spring Home Expo originally scheduled for April 22 and 23. However, the Northwest Territorial Days Exhibition will continue as planned later...
Apr 08, 2022
Witness tells court police saw 'low' threat level for 2012 Quebec election shooting
MONTREAL - Police determined there was a low level of danger outside the Montreal venue on election night in 2012 where a gunman shot and killed a lighting technician, according to a retired provincia...
Apr 08, 2022
On the road again: NBC's Premier League crew back in England
NBC Sports picked the perfect time to have its Premier League studio crew return to England for the first time in nearly three years. The team of Rebecca Lowe, Robbie Earle, Robbie Mustoe and Tim Howa...
Apr 08, 2022
Beavers/Trappers to join forces for spring NSRBL season
Senior baseball fans in the Battlefords are in for a thrill this year at Beaver Lions Stadium, as the North Battleford Beavers and Battlefords Trappers have announced the teams will amalgamate to form...
Apr 08, 2022
Canada's premiers disappointed in lack of federal funds for struggling health systems
OTTAWA - Canada's premiers say they're disappointed the federal government didn't put forward a sustainable plan to financially shore up the country's ailing health systems in its newly tabled budget....
Apr 08, 2022