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Battlefords North Stars acquire defenceman Alex Coventry from Bonnyville Pontiacs
The Battlefords North Stars have added some size to their blue line, bringing in 6-7 right-handed defenceman Alex Coventry from the Bonnyville Pontiacs in exchange for the CJHL rights to Sebastian Mil...
Jan 05, 2026

Carney arrives in Paris for talks with Ukraine's allies about security guarantees
Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Paris Monday ahead of a meeting with Ukraine's allies to pursue security agreements to prevent Russia from repeating its invasion if a ceasefire deal is reached.M...
Jan 05, 2026

The Ridge: a winter wonderland experience
Residents in the Battlefords area are invited to visit The Ridge for a festive community winter celebration. The Ridge, located south of Battleford, is the former site of the Battleford Industrial Sch...
Jan 05, 2026

Big River drug trafficking case results in guilty verdicts
A man who openly admitted in court to selling drugs to pay for his addiction, has been found guilty of trafficking meth, cocaine and LSD, but was successful arguing the fentanyl seized by police was f...
Jan 05, 2026

North Stars Campbell, Granger reflect on SJHL Viking Cup Win
In the first Viking Cup since 2006, the SJHL U20s team took down the SAIT Trojans 5-4 in overtime in the gold medal game, finishing the tournament undefeated and taking home first place.The Battleford...
Jan 05, 2026

Phones kept ringing as Operation Red Nose saw busier season in the Battlefords
Snowy roads, bitter cold and holiday parties didn't slow things down for Operation Red Nose in the Battlefords this year - if anything, they kept the phones ringing.The volunteer-run safe-ride service...
Jan 05, 2026

Battlefords Area Pride brews support with monthly 'Queer Coffee Connection'
Battlefords Area Pride is welcoming the new year with an event focused on connection and community. On the third Sunday of every month, members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community and supporting allies will ga...
Jan 05, 2026

Done with the holidays? City offers free Christmas tree drop-off through January
For residents ready to officially say goodbye to the holidays, the City of North Battleford is once again offering a free and safe way to dispose of natural Christmas trees.The city's annual Christmas...
Jan 05, 2026
Dakota Dunes Casino Cuts the Ribbon on Expanded Gaming Floor
Whitecap Dakota First Nation continues to expand their on-reserve ventures.A ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday marked the opening of the Phase 1 expansion of the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority...
Jan 05, 2026
Defensive lineman Micah Johnson moves from player to coach with Roughriders
After 13 seasons as a player in the CFL, defensive lineman Micah Johnson is ready to hang up his cleats and pick up a whistle.The three-time Grey Cup champion was signed by the Riders as a free agent ...
Jan 05, 2026