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One of accused in Mark Douglas Jonson homicide investigation heading to trial

One of the two accused facing a charge connected to the death of Mark Douglas Jonson will be headed to trial next year.Nicolas Buck, 22, who is charged with first-degree murder, is set to stand trial ...

Jul 15, 2020

Five news cases of COVID-19, bringing provincial total to 881

There are five new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan today and six more recoveries.According to a media release, three of the new cases are in the central region, one in the Saskatoon region and one i...

Jul 15, 2020

Battlefords RCMP continue to receive key funding from province

North Battleford RCMP, along with detachments across the province, will continue to receive grant funding from the provincial government through the Municipal Police Grants program.A total of $770,000...

Jul 15, 2020

SJHL asking for Sept. 25 start date, still planning on 'complete season'

The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) is hoping to start just a couple weeks later than normal for their 2020/2021 season.League President Bill Chow confirmed to northeastNOW the SJHL has reque...

Jul 15, 2020

Battlefords Community Players look forward to perform live theatre again

Theatre lovers will be glad to know a local troupe is starting to make plans again to hold some new shows and activities as the province's COVID-19 restrictions continue to be lifted.Battlefords Commu...

Jul 14, 2020

City says finding efficiences helps it weather the impact of COVID-19

The City of North Battleford continues to look to reduce costs where possible and be financially prudent in light of the COVID-19 impact.According to administration, the city is focusing its efforts o...

Jul 14, 2020

Stars trade Dmyterko to Calgary of AJHL

The Battlefords North Stars have traded goaltender, Adam Dmyterko to the Calgary Canucks of the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) for a player development fee (PDF).Following a five game stint with ...

Jul 14, 2020

Universal testing starting today, five new cases of COVID-19 reported

Starting today, COVID-19 testing is available to anyone who requests it, regardless of whether they have symptoms or not. A referral for testing can be made by contacting HealthLine 811.There are five...

Jul 14, 2020

Battlefords golfer confident heading into first tournament of season

Following months of anticipation, local golfer, Colby Friedrich returned to the tee box Tuesday morning, for his first tournament of the abbreviated golf season.Taking part in the 94th Junior Boy's Ch...

Jul 14, 2020

North Stars boast bright future on back end

The Battlefords North Stars allowed fewer goals-against last season than any other team in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL); and while the team's blue line is likely to look a bit differen...

Jul 14, 2020