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Fred Sasakamoose described as selfless and generous for final farewell

Well before he became FSIN Chief, a seven-year-old Bobby Cameron was in Spiritwood with his parents. He saw Fred Sasakamoose giving away fish from the trunk of his vehicle, and he did the same to Came...

Dec 06, 2020

'A mighty fine man': Indigenous hockey pioneer Fred Sasakamoose remembered at funeral

Fred Sasakamoose was intent on telling his story. The Indigenous hockey pioneer didn't realize he was running out of time. Sasakamoose, who was remembered as a survivor, trailblazer and community lead...

Dec 05, 2020

Province's targeted zones for testing for CWD include Meadow Lake area

With the hunting season gradually winding down, the province continues to ask hunters to have their elk, moose, mule deer, whitetail deer, and caribou tested for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD).The last...

Dec 05, 2020

RCMP asking for help in locating man, who has evaded police since mid-April

North Battleford RCMP and the Moosomin First Nation Chief and Council are asking the public to help locate 26-year-old Jonathan Christopher Swiftwolfe from Moosomin First Nation, SK.Swiftwolfe has bee...

Dec 05, 2020

202 COVID-19 cases reported, lower numbers due to data issue

The province is reporting 202 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, bringing the total up to 9,730 cases. The Saskatchewan Health Authority did note the reported number is "much lower than anticipated due t...

Dec 05, 2020

City budget deliberation sessions underway

The City of North Battleford is in the process of having its deliberation meetings on the proposed 2021 budget.At the first meeting last night the city heard from several non profit organizations maki...

Dec 04, 2020

COVID-19 case in Unity high school

Friday, Living Sky School Division announced an individual at Unity Composite High School has been diagnosed with COVID-19.The school, division and Public Health are working to ensure precautionary me...

Dec 04, 2020

Province records 55th death, 283 new COVID-19 cases

One resident in the South zone, who tested positive for COVID-19, has died. A total of 55 people have died from the virus in Saskatchewan, 15 of which were within the last eight days.The latest indivi...

Dec 04, 2020

She-NANIGANS to celebrate the season with Christmas Market

Christmas Day sits just three weeks away, and She-NANIGANS Performing Arts Theatre wants to help get residents into the festive spirit this weekend.That is why the venue is hosting their inaugural Chr...

Dec 04, 2020

Two accused in Tiki Laverdiere homicide investigation have cases adjourned

Two accused facing charges connected to the Tiki Laverdiere homicide investigation had their cases adjourned in North Battleford provincial court Friday.Samuel Takakenew, 36, is charged with accessory...

Dec 04, 2020