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City approves zoning amendment for outfitter lodge use
A proposed outfitter lodge, to accommodate hunters and fishers, on the outskirts of North Battleford appears to becoming a little closer to reality.City administration previously indicated the busines...
Dec 15, 2021
'A perfect fit': Sharks Pylypow commits to Lakeland College
For Battlefords AAA Sharks forward, Mykayla Pylypow, there has hardly been a winter she can recall that she hasn't spent out on the ice playing hockey. Getting her first taste for the nation's pastime...
Dec 15, 2021
Federal Court of Appeal sides with government in CSIS warrant appeal
OTTAWA - The Federal Court of Appeal staunchly defends the principle of solicitor-client privilege in overturning elements of a ruling that Canada's spy service breached its obligation to be fully for...
Dec 15, 2021
Elks sign defensive back Aaron Grymes to two-year extension
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks signed defensive back Aaron Grymes to a two-year contract extension on Wednesday. The seven-year CFL veteran had 51 defensive tackles and one interception in 13 games last...
Dec 15, 2021
Curling Canada finalizes field for 16-team Olympic mixed doubles trials
OTTAWA - The 16-team field for Canada's Olympic mixed doubles trials was confirmed Wednesday by Curling Canada. The Dec. 28-Jan. 2 competition at Stride Place in Portage la Prairie, Man., will determi...
Dec 15, 2021
Leafs, Raptors, Senators to have 50 per cent fan capacity amid COVID-19 surge
TORONTO - The new COVID-19 surge is impacting sports fans in Ontario. The Toronto Maple Leafs and Raptors plus the Ottawa Senators will see their venue capacity reduced to 50 per cent at home games st...
Dec 15, 2021
Council says Battleford tax increase important for future savings
Despite reservations on raising taxes, Battleford's council were united in affirming the 2022 budget earlier this week.Mayor Ames Leslie said he felt the budgetary process went well, one of the larges...
Dec 15, 2021
AP source: NHL reintroducing enhanced COVID-19 restrictions
With the number of coronavirus cases and game postponements climbing, the NHL is reintroducing enhanced COVID-19 protocols that include restricting players to staying in their hotels while on the road...
Dec 15, 2021
Montreal archdiocese independent ombudswoman receives 75 formal complaints
MONTREAL - An independent ombudswoman hired by the Montreal Roman Catholic archdiocese said Wednesday she has received 75 formal complaints - including 46 related to abuse - dating back to 1950 until ...
Dec 15, 2021
City plans capital projects, community support for year ahead
The City of North Battleford has a number of capital projects it will be working on in 2022 as outlined in the new budget passed this week. The city plans to undertake major roof replacements for the ...
Dec 15, 2021