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Pius Pfeifer remembered by family and community ahead of funeral

On Monday, a pioneer of the Battlefords community will be laid to rest.Pius Pfeifer, long-time businessman and community builder, passed away July 11 at the age of 90. He leaves behind a legacy of ind...

Jul 18, 2020

Red Pheasant Cree Nation opening new cannabis retail facility

Red Pheasant Cree Nation has opened its own cannabis retail outlet to serve the area.Called Red Flower Medicinal Cannabis Dispensary, the facility opened its doors Friday. "We opened today. We have ha...

Jul 17, 2020

Feds and provinces agree to $19 billion aid package

The federal government is giving the province's $19 billion to help restart their economies amidst the pandemic.Saskatchewan is expected to get $500 million from the deal. In a media release, Premier ...

Jul 17, 2020

Missing North Battleford woman found

Ashley Gliege was located safe and sound.The 30-year-old North Battleford resident was declared missing July 16, before law enforcement confirmed her status on Friday.--josh.ryan@jpbg.caOn Twitter: @J...

Jul 17, 2020

New provincial COVID-19 total at 936

There are 13 new cases of COVID-19 to report in the province on July 17. The new total is 936 cases. There is one case in the Far North, one in the North, eight in the central region, one in the South...

Jul 17, 2020

Court case for ninth suspect charged in Laverdiere homicide investigation adjourned to next month

The ninth suspect charged in the Tiki Laverdiere homicide investigation now has a defence lawyer assigned to his case.Charles St. Savard, 33, from Edmonton is facing charges of kidnapping and first de...

Jul 17, 2020

Battlefords RCMP ask public for help in locating missing woman

UPDATE: Ashley Gliege has now been located. -North Battleford RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing 30 year-old female.Ashley Gliege of North Battleford was reported missing t...

Jul 17, 2020

Colby Friedrich finishes junior golf career on a high note

Local golfer Colby Friedrich wrapped up his junior golfing career with a sixth place finish at the Saskatchewan Junior Boys Championship this week in Swift Current.Friedrich got out to a great start t...

Jul 17, 2020

Suspect arrested in relation to homicide investigation

After months of investigating the homicide of 26-year-old Braeden Alfred James Sparvier of the Onion Lake Cree Nation, Saskatchewan RCMP made their first arrest Thursday.Saskatchewan Major Crimes Unit...

Jul 17, 2020

‘Uncomfortable… but it absolutely needs to be talked about’: systemic racism experiences in Melfort

Following nearly two months of protests around the world sparked by the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minn., the discussion of systemic racism made its way to Melfort.A panel discussion and ...

Jul 17, 2020