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'Work with what I've got': Spiritwood spa business battles postal strike to stay afloat

As the Canada Post strike nears its fifth week, a local health and wellness spa business owner said they are prepared not to gain any profits by the end of the year."I might as well not even bother, l...

Dec 13, 2024

Federal minister asks labour board to intervene in Canada Post strike

OTTAWA - Federal Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon says he is "calling a timeout" in the Canada Post strike, and asking the Canada Industrial Relations Board to send about 55,000 employees back to work...

Dec 13, 2024

Canada’s largest Cree-bilingual reflects on the legacy of Indian Residential Schools with its new name

After 10 months and 135 possible name suggestions, St. Frances Cree Bilingual School in Saskatoon will dawn a new name and that's reason to celebrate.The name selected is awsisak k-nmhtocik- St. Franc...

Dec 13, 2024

Slick roads around the Battlefords and ML

Another update from the Highway Hotline warning residents of problematic areas around the Battlefords and Meadow Lake. As of the latest update, roads around North Battleford are snow packed, partly co...

Dec 12, 2024

The community that keeps on giving; local Christmas event round-up

As the weather gets colder and the winter season rolls around, people often come together in the name of Christmas spirit to give back and make a difference in the community. And for the Battlefords a...

Dec 12, 2024

'We are so blessed': Battlefords business donates over $4k worth of food to BDFRC

A local tea and herbs business donated around $4,700 worth of food and a $1,000 cheque to the Battlefords District Food & Resource Centre(BDFRC) on Thursday to bring warmth and support to the comm...

Dec 12, 2024

Marshals Service moves up operational timeline to coming summer

Following what it says is significant progress, the Saskatchewan Marshals Service is planning to be operational this summer, about one year sooner than they previously expected. SMS Chief Marshal Rob ...

Dec 12, 2024

Twin Rivers Curling Club presented with annual $10K

With curlers making their way down the sheets of pebbled ice as the backdrop, the Battlefords Hotels' Association presented a cheque for $10,000 to Brandon Hall, general manager of Twin Rivers Curling...

Dec 12, 2024

Megan Gallagher’s parents prepare for ‘next chapter’ after killer sentenced

One chapter is over, but there are still many left in the book.That's how parents Brian and Debbie Gallagher characterized the second-degree murder conviction of 29-year-old Robert James Joseph Thomas...

Dec 12, 2024

Scott Moe’s approval jumps seven points after re-election: Angus Reid poll

After securing another majority government in October's provincial election, Premier Scott Moe's approval has rebounded, jumping by seven points.That's according to the latest premier approval ratings...

Dec 12, 2024