Category Archives: Newsletter Daily

Third day of one-day strikes sees Battlefords teachers back on the picket line
Teachers took to the streets in North Battleford on Thursday outside Education Minister Jeremy Cockrill's office for the third one-day strike since the job action was first announced last month. This ...
Feb 01, 2024

Honouring tradition: Ivan White among auctioneers inducted into the Saskatchewan Auctioneers Association Hall of Honour
Ivan White had one word when describing the feelings of being inducted into the Auction Era Hall of Honour: Awesome.The longtime member of the Saskatchewan Auctioneers Association (SAA) from North Bat...
Feb 01, 2024

Sask. takes two of three on final day of SJ/MJ Showcase
The SJHL/MJHL Showcase wrapped up Wednesday night in Winnipeg, with the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League winning two of the three games on the second day of action, following a three-game sweep to op...
Feb 01, 2024

Six inmates charged with murder, three with attempted murder after incident at Sask. Penitentiary
Six inmates at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary have been charged with second-degree murder while three others have been charged with attempted murder after an incident at the prison on Monday night.In a...
Feb 01, 2024

First Nations leaders to respond to recommendations from JSCN inquest
After an emotional coroner's inquest concluded on Wednesday, First Nations leaders in Saskatchewan will respond to the nearly 30 recommendations made.A six-person jury and the presiding coroner presen...
Feb 01, 2024

Family members of James Smith stabbings respond to jury recommendations
The jury recommendation for the James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon Coroner's Inquest took place Wednesday evening in Melfort as suggestions were made to prevent similar events in the future.Afterwards...
Jan 31, 2024

Battlefords Chamber of Commerce plans 'Power Hour' event
The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce is getting ready to host its Power Hour event this spring, an opportunity for people to ask questions of the local elected officials."It's a chat with our elected o...
Jan 31, 2024

Sharks standout Renkas commits to Maryville Saints
Following the conclusion of the 2023-24 hockey season, Battlefords AAA Sharks defenceman and alternate captain, Amber Renkas is primed to take her game to the post-secondary level for the next chapter...
Jan 31, 2024

New TV show a tribute to late Elder Tom Charles
A new TV show in the works for APTN will serve a tribute to the late Tom Charles, a well-respected Elder of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band known for his skills in locating missing persons. Doug Cuthand ...
Jan 31, 2024

Free program teaches 'cultural humility' to begin February 1 at North Battleford Library
A free program to help the community learn cultural humility will be offered over the month of February at the North Battleford Library."We're just talking about being sensitive towards different cult...
Jan 31, 2024