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Response times where NBFD Chief expects them to be
So far, this year, there have been 13 structure fires - 10 of which were residential, but response times of the fire department are right where North Battleford Fire Chief Lindsay Holm expects them to...
Dec 11, 2024

Trudeau set to speak with premiers to tackle Trump's tariff plan
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to meet with provincial and territorial premiers Wednesday afternoon to talk Canada-U.S. relations.The premiers will virtually discuss a plan to tackle the threat ...
Dec 11, 2024

Auditor finds non-compliance with international trip, credit card and expense claims at Northlands College
Northlands College staff are not complying with travel and expense claims, and corporate credit cards policies. That's according to a report released this month by the Provincial Auditor of Saskatchew...
Dec 11, 2024

Text of the Bank of Canada's latest interest rate decision
OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada cut its key policy rate by 50 basis points on Wednesday to take it to 3.25 per cent. Here is the text of the central bank's decision: The Bank of Canada today reduced its t...
Dec 11, 2024

New federal gun ban targets legal owners, not criminals: Sask. firearm businesses
With the federal government's decision to add 324 firearms to its gun ban last Thursday to tackle crime, Saskatchewan gun businesses believe the ban affects legal, law-abiding gun owners more than cri...
Dec 11, 2024

North Stars add physical forward from La Ronge
The Battlefords North Stars have announced the acquisition of '04-Saskatoon product and forward, Seth Dragan via trade from the La Ronge Ice Wolves in exchange for '04-forward Brett Boucher and '06-fo...
Dec 10, 2024

Trial delayed three months for Margo homicide case
A high-profile murder trial that was set to commence this week in Yorkton is facing delays.As per a request from the defence, Brian McLeod's matters have been re-scheduled to the week of March 10, 202...
Dec 10, 2024

N. Battleford Snow Angels and toys brighten up city morale
'Tis the season: as Christmas approaches, North Battleford's heart continues to grow three sizes with giving spirit.With the community becoming more and more wintery, the Snow Angels are starting to m...
Dec 10, 2024

Battlefords swimmer takes home 9 medals from Florida
From the Battlefords all the way to Florida, Special Olympics Athlete and Battlefords Orcas Swim Club member, Lindsay Reimer made her name known by bringing home an impressive nine medals (two gold, t...
Dec 10, 2024

Saskatchewan fall legislative sitting ends with barbs after civility promise
Saskatchewan's fall legislative sitting ended Tuesday with political barbs traded across the aisle after Premier Scott Moe promised a better tone two weeks ago.The swipes began when Opposition NDP Lea...
Dec 10, 2024