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RCMP arrest three more in Big River First Nation homicide case

Additional charges have been laid in connection to the abduction and death of a man last year on the Big River First Nation.Riley Ahenakew, 30, Stephanie Starblanket, 37, and Roderick Dreaver, 26, hav...

Oct 01, 2021

North Stars look for quick bounce back as Broncos come to town Friday

The Battlefords North Stars return to home ice Friday, for the team's first matchup of the season versus the division rival, Humboldt Broncos. The Stars (2-1-1) will enter play eager to bounce back fr...

Oct 01, 2021

Death count of people with COVID-19 totals 700 in the province

With three new deaths of Saskatchewan residents with COVID-19 being reported today by the provincial government, the death count in Saskatchewan has now totalled 700.The province has also reported ano...

Oct 01, 2021

Biggest concern is abuse of employees, says Hospitality Saskatchewan as vaccine passport system begins

It's the first workday for the hospitality sector under Saskatchewan's new proof-of-vaccination requirements.As of Friday, a number of businesses must check customers for proof of vaccination or a neg...

Oct 01, 2021

Sask. no longer lowest minimum wage in Canada

Minimum wage earners in Saskatchewan received a raise on Friday.The province's minimum wage bumps up to $11.81 per hour, an increase of 36 cents.At $11.75 per hour, New Brunswick now has the lowest mi...

Oct 01, 2021

North Stars fall 8-3 to Ice Wolves in La Ronge

The Battlefords North Stars fell 8-3 Thursday, to the La Ronge Ice Wolves at the Mel Hegland Uniplex in La Ronge.KT Walters, Ryland McNinch and Steven Kesslering scored for the team in the loss, while...

Oct 01, 2021

Reconciliation Day celebrated with events at Friendship Centre, Orange Shirt Ride, and Fireworks show

It was a time for coming together Thursday as the Battlefords honoured Canada's first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - a new federal holiday.People gathered at the Battlefords Indian and Mt...

Sep 30, 2021

Saskatchewan breaks record for daily COVID count; 601 cases reported

The province has broken its record for the most daily cases of COVID-19 reported, as 601 new cases were confirmed Thursday.The previous record was 552 cases recorded last Sunday.The province also repo...

Sep 30, 2021

North Stars travel to La Ronge for first matchup with Ice Wolves

The Battlefords North Stars will return to action Thursday night versus the La Ronge Ice Wolves in La Ronge.The Stars enter play 2-0-1, coming off a 6-3 victory over the Notre Dame Hounds Tuesday, whi...

Sep 30, 2021

‘My family still lives with those impacts’: Voices being heard on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a day for listening and learning.The federal statutory holiday was created in response to one of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Act...

Sep 30, 2021