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Free fishing weekend set to go in Saskatchewan
This weekend, people looking to get out on the ice and drop a line in the water can do so without the need for a fishing license.The province's free fishing weekend will be running on both Saturday an...
Feb 13, 2019

NB looking for new infrastructure director
The City of North Battleford is putting the call out to hire a new director of infrastructure to replace former director Dan Loewen who left the position in December, 2018.In the meantime, the city's ...
Feb 13, 2019

Lamb recognized as SJHL Player of the Week
Battlefords North Stars' forward Owen Lamb has been named as the SJHL Player of the Week for Feb. 11. Earning Lamb the honours was a week which saw the North Battleford product rack up three goals and...
Feb 13, 2019

Roses may not be your go-to flower this Valentine's
Valentine's Day is right around the corner and the majority of men are lining up the quintessential dozen roses for their other half.While red roses might seem like the obvious choice to give the lady...
Feb 13, 2019

Lawyers to argue merits of carbon tax as Saskatchewan challenge heads to court
REGINA - Lawyers are expected to pack a Regina courtroom today to argue the constitutionality of a federally imposed carbon tax.A panel of five judges is to listen to arguments from both the Saskatche...
Feb 13, 2019

Council approves new pizza restaurant
North Battleford diners will soon have more choice when deciding where to go for supper. A new pizza restaurant is coming to the city soon. At its meeting Monday, council approved a discretionary land...
Feb 12, 2019

JPII cap season with dual golds on home court
The John Paul II Collegiate junior boys and junior girls basketball teams each capped off their respective seasons Monday, with the school taking home dual gold medals at the Battle West District Cham...
Feb 12, 2019

Non-profits hope for council's support
Two local non-profits feeling the crunch from increased demand for their services hope the City of North Battleford will be able to offer some support.Representatives from the Battlefords District Foo...
Feb 12, 2019

Council approves salary adjustments
North Battleford city council approved adjusting remuneration at its meeting Monday to compensate for the loss of a federal tax benefit this year, similar to many other municipalities. Up until this y...
Feb 12, 2019

Spot price spikes but no word on re-opening of mines
There is still no indication as to when the dormant Cameco operations at McArthur River/ Key Lake will re-open, despite a bounce back in immediate, or "spot" uranium prices.That was the message from C...
Feb 11, 2019