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P.A. man calls out Sask. healthcare system after wife dies from toe infection

A Prince Albert man believes an overwhelmed provincial healthcare system is to blame for his wife's death.Elaine Gassner passed away on Nov. 5 after spending nearly the last six months of her life in ...

Dec 13, 2023

Sharks goalie, Classen named SFU18AAAHL First Star for November

The Saskatchewan Female U18 AAA Hockey League (SFU18AAAHL) recently announced its three stars for the month of November, with a Battlefords AAA Sharks' puck-stopper taking centre stage.Sharks' goalie ...

Dec 13, 2023

Verdict reserved for former Sask. Mountie accused of murdering lover

It is now up to a judge to determine whether Bernie Herman used his RCMP-issued pistol to shoot his lover out of self-defence or as a planned killing. Those two scenarios were part of the final argume...

Dec 13, 2023

Buying Taylor Swift tickets online? Here's how to stay safe

Taylor Swift's Era's Tour is among the most popular and iconic of all time. It is also the most lucrative and as the holiday season rolls around, the social scams are rampant as fans try to nab ticket...

Dec 13, 2023

New program fills health care vacancies in the Battlefords

The Rural and Remote Recruitment Incentive Program appears to be making progress in recruiting health care workers to Saskatchewan and according to one government official, the Battlefords is one area...

Dec 13, 2023

Woman reported missing from North Battleford, last seen on Dec. 8

Battlefords RCMP are now asking for help to find a woman reported missing almost a week ago.Revena Moosmomin was last seen on Dec. 8 around 11 p.m.She stands five-foot-nine and weighs 180 pounds. She ...

Dec 13, 2023

North Stars net seven, win Cunningham debut

Logan Cunningham stopped 32 of 36 shots for the win in his Stars' debut, and Rylan Williams netted a pair of goals as one of six different players to light the lamp, as the Battlefords North Stars too...

Dec 13, 2023

Town passes budget with 0 per cent tax increase

The Town of Battleford approved the 2024 budget that will include a 0 per cent tax increase for the fiscal year.During the final council meeting of the year on Monday, Dec. 11, CAO Landon Chambers pre...

Dec 12, 2023

Cut Knife musician says winning Folk Artist of the Year a ‘rite of passage’

While his name was being called at the Saskatchewan Music Awards earlier this month, a local musician was doing what he loves best, performing a show.Jake Vaadeland was on tour with the Hunter Brother...

Dec 12, 2023

North Stars host Hounds for Tuesday night showdown

Coming off a nine-day layoff since their last game (Dec. 2 versus Melville), the Battlefords North Stars return to action Tuesday night on home ice, as the team hosts the Notre Dame Hounds for a Nutri...

Dec 12, 2023