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Local high schools celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day
From pancakes to powwows, flag raisings, and round dances, all three North Battleford high schools celebrated National Indigenous Peoples' Day Tuesday, in various ways in the community. John Paul II C...
Jun 21, 2022
Town hopes regional partners will help city recreation costs
The Town of Battleford would like to see other partners in the region contribute some of the cost of the city's recreation facilities.At this week's meeting, council approved the town's annual commitm...
Jun 21, 2022
Called to the Hall: McCallum, Shivers, Suitor heading into Canadian Football Hall of Fame
Three men with ties to the Saskatchewan Roughriders are part of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2022.Kicker Paul McCallum, who had three stints with the Roughriders (1994-95, 1996-2005, ...
Jun 21, 2022
Indigenous Day celebrations at WDM a step toward healing
Hundreds of people came together at the Western Development Museum (WDM) in North Battleford Tuesday to forge a new history. Both Indigenous people and non-Indigenous took part in a traditional powwow...
Jun 21, 2022
'A place for healing': Woodland Wellness Centre opens near La Ronge
A long-time dream of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) became a reality Tuesday as a large crowd and long list of dignitaries attended the grand opening of the Woodland Wellness Centre. "I just wan...
Jun 21, 2022
Capitol Annex celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day
The Capitol Annex in North Battleford kicked off Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations a day early in the community, with vendors and a free movie on Monday to celebrate the occasion. With about 12 vend...
Jun 21, 2022
Rainfall likely ahead, North Battleford lifts fire ban
Sunshine came through for Indigenous People's Day, but more precipitation is expected in the northwest.The Battlefords have a chance of showers over the next 48 hours, with increasing odds on Thursday...
Jun 21, 2022
‘This is still a rescue mission’: Update provided on day 64 of search for Frank Young
It has been 64 days since Frank Young went missing, but the community is still committed to finding him.On Tuesday morning, to coincide with National Indigenous Peoples Day, leadership from Red Earth ...
Jun 21, 2022
Homeowners challenged with high cost of local improvements
The Town of Battleford received another petition from residents opposed to the high cost for possible infrastructure work. Homeowners Colleen Blais and Jim Ramsay spoke to council as a delegation on b...
Jun 21, 2022
RCMP name two suspects in relation to emergency alert
La Ronge RCMP are asking for help to find two people wanted in relation to a firearms incident on the weekend. According to a media release, the incident prompted an emergency alert in La Ronge, Air R...
Jun 20, 2022