Category Archives: Newsletter Daily

RCMP crime stats shows latest numbers down overall
Crime statistics in North Battleford are seeing a downward trend, based on the last quarterly report from the RCMP.Insp. Jesse Gilbert presented the report for January to March 2024 at city council's ...
May 15, 2024

Number of AMEs at La Ronge Tanker Base dropping
A retired aircraft maintenance engineer (AME) is concerned about the lack of people entering the trade. Shaune Lapworth, who became an AME in 1986 and spent nearly 34 years employed at La Ronge's Tank...
May 15, 2024

U19 Bandits open season with gold in Alberta
The Battlefords Bandits U19 softball team is coming off a home run start to the 2024 season, with a gold medal win at their opening tournament of the year, in Irma, Alberta.Posting a perfect 4-0 recor...
May 15, 2024
Dispute with teachers could hurt government in fall election, professor says
Negotiations between the provincial government and the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation resume this week, but it could be some time before the contract dispute is settled.A political science professo...
May 15, 2024

Local summer music jams nominated for SCMAs
Marc Butler is "pretty excited." His Dog Patch Music Festival has been nominated in the Best Music Festival Category in the 2024 Saskatchewan Country Music Association (SCMAs). He said the journey to ...
May 15, 2024

'I just can't believe it': Rebecca Strong overwhelmed with joy after winning Canada's Got Talent
In the final moments before her name was called, Prince Albert's Rebecca Strong held her breath and crossed her fingers, with millions of Canadians watching. In a split second, her life changed as she...
May 15, 2024

N.B. Beavers swing into season with 16-0 victory
The defending champion, North Battleford Beavers came out swinging to the tune of 16 runs in a wild 16-0 win Monday night in Glaslyn, to open the 2024 North Sask River Baseball League season.Flying ou...
May 15, 2024
Teachers begin voting on extending STF mandate as contract dispute drags on
It's another decision day for Saskatchewan teachers as they continue to fight with the province.On Wednesday and Thursday, members of the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation will vote on whether to give...
May 15, 2024

P.A.'s Rebecca Strong wins $1-million
Heading into the finale of Canada's Got Talent, Rebecca Strong told paNOW, "I'm just trying to keep it really chill and not psyche myself out."In doing that, the 20-year-old Prince Albert singer ended...
May 14, 2024

Lewochko Scholarships presented to local students
Three students from the Battlefords are being recognized with 2024 scholarships presented by the Battlefords and District Community Foundation (BDCF). John Paul II Collegiate's Marielle Bala, Olesja F...
May 14, 2024