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North Stars look to stay hot as Millionaires come to town
Coming off a thrilling shootout win over Estevan in their first game of the new year earlier this week, the Battlefords North Stars will look to make it two-straight as they face the Melville Milliona...
Jan 07, 2022

Judge dismisses groping case against former NY Gov. Cuomo
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - A judge on Friday dismissed the only criminal charge filed against former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in connection with the sexual harassment allegations that drove him from office...
Jan 07, 2022

Christmas tree recycling program back in North Battleford
Since the holiday season has now passed, the City of North Battleford is reminding residents of the annual recycling program for Christmas trees.Each year, the City takes real trees and turns them int...
Jan 07, 2022

Cone, Perez, Ravech replace A-Rod, Vasgersian on ESPN Sunday
BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) - Former players David Cone and Eduardo Perez are joining Karl Ravech to form a new broadcast team for ESPN's "Sunday Night Baseball" telecasts. Alex Rodriguez, the scandal-tainted...
Jan 07, 2022

Biden to deliver first State of the Union address on March 1
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden will deliver his first State of the Union address on March 1, the White House confirmed Friday, after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi sent the president a formal invit...
Jan 07, 2022

Maple Leafs forwards Marner, Engvall placed in NHL's COVID-19 protocol
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have placed forwards Mitch Marner and Pierre Engvall into the NHL's COVID-19 protocol. The forwards are the 16th and 17th Toronto players to enter the league's protoc...
Jan 07, 2022

Omicron causes 'enormous' caseload, but severe illness not rising at same rate: Tam
OTTAWA - Canada's chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam says the Omicron variant is causing an "enormous" volume of COVID-19 cases, but severe illness is not rising at the same rate. Tam says th...
Jan 07, 2022

Hospitalizations skyrocket in kids too young for COVID shots
Hospitalizations of U.S. children under 5 with COVID-19 soared in recent weeks to the highest levels since the pandemic began, according to government data released Friday. The worrisome trend in chil...
Jan 07, 2022

Crystal Springs 2022
There won't be any food or a bar at the Hall. A trail will be set for sledders, and anyone can buy tickets for the draws. There won't be a "gathering" at the Hall. On the day of the Rally, a few of us...
Jan 07, 2022

Battlefords Search and Rescue Recruiting New Members
Battlefords Search and Rescue is currently recruiting new members from the local community that may have an interest in volunteering for our local Search and Rescue chapter.Battlefords Search and Resc...
Jan 07, 2022