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Stars see Friday's game in ND postponed with latest schedule updates

The Battlefords North Stars have seen their schedule turn into a bit of a juggling act of late, with the latest alteration being a postponement of Friday night's game in Wilcox, against the Notre Dame...

Jan 19, 2022

Annual inflation rate hit 30-year high in December: Statistics Canada

Inflation in December rose at its highest rate since 1991, Statistics Canada said Wednesday.The organization said the Consumer Price Index (CPI) last month was up 4.8 per cent compared to December 202...

Jan 19, 2022

Gas prices remain high in the Battlefords, Meadow Lake

Driving continues to serve as a much larger expense than in recent years for the Battlefords and surrounding area.Gas prices remain above $1.36 a litre in most stations in surrounding municipalities, ...

Jan 19, 2022

City says plenty in budget for snow removal

Weighing in on the impact of the significant snowfall this season on the city's budget, operations director Stewart Schafer says the City of North Battleford is well prepared for whatever the weather ...

Jan 18, 2022

Sharks standouts Cole, Backman reflect on post-secondary commitments

A pair of Battlefords AAA Sharks have recently announced their post-secondary commitments for the fall of 2022. Defenceman, Ava Cole has committed to the Lakeland Rustlers, while goaltender, Emma Back...

Jan 18, 2022

Ag experts say more snow, moisture needed to replenish soils

Following last summer's drought on the Prairies, producers hope this winter's heavy snowfall will help rejuvenate the soil in time for spring seeding.Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture Crops Extensi...

Jan 18, 2022

North Stars Kenyon, Doell recognized in SJHL Players of Week

Coming off back-to-back wins in their home-and-home with Kindersley over the weekend, the Battlefords North Stars have seen a pair of players recognized for their performances in the SJHL Players of t...

Jan 18, 2022

Daily highs of new COVID cases continue in Saskatchewan; province continues to report no new deaths

New case numbers of COVID-19 continue to be high with another 1,089 new cases today.However, there also continues to be no new deaths to report in the province.The new cases are located in the Far Nor...

Jan 18, 2022

CPCA tentative schedule features Prince Albert, Meadow Lake, Battlefords

The Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association is preparing for the 2022 season, with a tentative schedule in place.Barring changes, the CPCA tour begins in Prince Albert from June 3-5. Competition ...

Jan 18, 2022

Battlefords Search and Rescue group looking for more volunteers

Those with an interest in helping others will want to attend one of the upcoming information meetings for Battlefords Search and Rescue (BSAR).The organization is looking for more volunteers to sign u...

Jan 17, 2022