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Sask. government promises graduations will go ahead despite labour spat with teachers

Saskatchewan's education minister says the province will make sure high school graduation ceremonies go ahead should teachers take job action.Jeremy Cockrill couldn't provide details on the plan but s...

Mar 28, 2024

Stories of pain and perseverance shared at Residential Schools conference

Those who endured and survived some of Canada's darkest moments in history came together for the start of a two-day conference in North Battleford.The Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs Inc. (BATC) and ...

Mar 28, 2024

Williams scores OT winner to send North Stars to SJHL semis

Rylan Williams cashed in for his first career playoff goal just over five minutes into overtime Wednesday, to deliver the Battlefords North Stars a 3-2 win in Game 4 in Melville, and punch their ticke...

Mar 28, 2024

Economists hope to dispel myths as carbon tax increase approaches

It has its critics and its supporters, but who is right and who is wrong when it comes to the debate over the federal carbon tax?As of April 1, that levy will rise from $65 to $80 a tonne, representin...

Mar 27, 2024

Students protest outside Cockrill's office in support of teachers and STF

With a mixed soundtrack of classic rock and honking horns to cheer them on, the students of the Battlefords stood outside Minister of Education Jeremy Cockrill's office to protest the ongoing issues o...

Mar 27, 2024

North Stars look to close out series in Game 4 in Melville

The Battlefords North Stars return to the ice Wednesday night in Melville, for Game 4 of their first-round playoff series with the Melville Millionaires, just a win away from advancing to the SJHL sem...

Mar 27, 2024

Vikings Senior Boys team ends season on a high note in Moose Jaw

One High School basketball team from North Battleford was happy to participate in the provincial basketball championships even though it was just for one game. After HOOPLA was cancelled due to teache...

Mar 27, 2024

Gang Task Force file charges following major weekend drug bust in North Battleford

Last weekend was a big one for the Battlefords RCMP's Gang Task Force as they recovered a major supply of drugs following two separate search warrants - both on Sunday, March 24. The warrants involved...

Mar 27, 2024

Honour our Veterans banner program approved for North Battleford

North Battleford City Council have approved the annual Honour Our Veterans banner program. The city agreed to install veterans' banners on up to 20 light standards each season on the 1100 to 1300 bloc...

Mar 27, 2024

Northwest teams reflect on unique experience at one-day HOOPLA

It may not have been the major basketball event from previous years but some northwest students still had much to celebrate at the one-day HOOPLA tournament. The 2024 edition of the High School basket...

Mar 27, 2024