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City and town see decrease; lake residents increase

North Battleford and Battleford both saw a decline in numbers in the 2021 Canadian census results. The city lost 3.3 per cent of its residents in the 2021 population count compared to 2016, while the ...

Feb 15, 2022

‘It’s opened the door’: P.A. coach helps build first provincial sledge hockey team

A Prince Albert man is grateful to be a part of something outstanding: coaching the first-ever Saskatchewan Provincial Sledge Hockey Team.Les Nemish is one of three coaches that help guide the team, w...

Feb 15, 2022

Blowing snow, limited visibility for Battlefords, Meadow Lake areas

Weather conditions continue to drastically shift in Saskatchewan, affecting roads and walkways.Most of the northwest region saw strong winds and light snow throughout the afternoon, with gusts ranging...

Feb 15, 2022

North Stars kick off southern swing in Estevan Tuesday

Coming off a spirited weekend series with the Bombers in Flin Flon, the Battlefords North Stars will make a quick return to the road Tuesday, as the team sets out on their three-games in three nights ...

Feb 15, 2022

City Rec. rates to see increase; booking fee introduced

The City of North Battleford approved a two per cent flat rate increase for 2022 in many categories for those using its recreational facilities. Director of Parks and Recreation Cheryl DeNeire said in...

Feb 15, 2022

Sask. Political Science professor weighs in on convoys and protests

As anti-mandate protests continue across the country, a political scientist weighs in on whether the movement will spark change.Dr. Colleen Bell is an associate professor of Political Science at the U...

Feb 15, 2022

Vikings junior boys cap season with district gold

It was another undefeated tournament for the North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) junior boys basketball team, as the Vikings boys capped their season with a Battle West district champio...

Feb 15, 2022

CP NewsAlert: First Nation says 54 graves at former Saskatchewan residential schools

KEESEEKOOSE FIRST NATION - A Saskatchewan First Nation says 54 graves have been found through ground-penetrating radar at the site of two former residential schools. Keeseekoose First Nation says the ...

Feb 15, 2022

Local teams ready for Senior Curling Districts in Wilkie

High school curling teams from around the area have gathered in Wilkie Tuesday for Senior Curling Districts. In senior mixed curling, John Paul II Collegiate (JPII) have opened their tournament this m...

Feb 15, 2022

City to have special council meeting on masking mandate

Coun. Bill Ironstand requested a special meeting of North Battleford city council next week to discuss the city's masking policy. The online meeting will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 22, befo...

Feb 15, 2022