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Downtown BID plans festive day of activities in North Battleford

Santa and even the Grinch will be strolling through downtown North Battleford on Saturday handing out gifts during the North Battleford Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) day of events to ce...

Dec 08, 2023

North Battleford Fire Department's safety tips for a holly, jolly Christmas

As the silver bells twinkle a merry jingle and boughs of holly deck the halls, the time has come to spread cheer and not potentially tragic news."It's very easy to forget a few simple safety rules whe...

Dec 08, 2023

Kotai proving fabulous freshman for NCAA’s Augustana

Battlefords North Stars alumnus Josh Kotai is quickly establishing himself as an up-and-coming force in the NCAA Division I ranks, with a standout start to his freshman season with the Augustana Unive...

Dec 07, 2023

Around $3.5 million raised through oil and gas leases in Lloydminster area

More oil and gas leases have been sold in the Lloydminster area.The Government of Saskatchewan held a public offering on Tuesday for 70 different parcels of land across the province with 40 being leas...

Dec 07, 2023

Storyteller Lorer to give talk at North Battleford Library

Saskatoon storyteller and poet Danica Lorer is bringing her show to North Battleford Library this week.The event, called "The Season to Sparkle: Songs and Stories," will be held at the library theatre...

Dec 07, 2023

'A lot of happy faces': Santa in the North delivers 1,400 gifts to remote communities

Christmas is known as the season of giving and the Santa in the North initiative is doing just that while providing a meaningful impact to children in five remote, northern communities. Santa Claus, S...

Dec 07, 2023

English River's Tenille Campbell new indigenous Storyteller In-Residence at USask

Tenille Campbell has chosen female empowerment as her overarching theme after being named to the University Library Indigenous Storyteller In-Residence at the University of Saskatchewan. "I'm really e...

Dec 07, 2023

Hospital Foundation's Swinging with the Stars SOLD OUT

Hot on the heels of another successful Festival of Trees, the Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation got more exciting news on Wednesday with the announcement that the upcoming "Swinging With The...

Dec 07, 2023

Travel not recommended around St. Walburg and Turtleford due to icy conditions

The freezing rain overnight has led to dangerous and icy conditions in some areas of northwest Saskatchewan.According to Highway Hotline, travel is not recommended on Highways 3, 21, and 26 around St....

Dec 07, 2023

AAA Sharks open Mandi Schwartz Tournament in Wilcox

The Battlefords AAA Sharks return to action bright and early Thursday morning to kick off the 2023 Mandi Schwartz Memorial Hockey Tournament, in the first game of the day in Wilcox, SK.Taking on the R...

Dec 07, 2023