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North Battleford council looks at enforcement options as property tax debt exceeds $7 million
North Battleford city council is looking at making plans to work to knock down the significant amount owing to the city from unpaid property taxes.Finance Director Margarita Pena presented the financi...
Mar 12, 2024
Parole board took ‘reasonable’ steps for Myles Sanderson’s release
An investigation into the statutory release and subsequent supervision of Myles Sanderson has determined the Correctional Service of Canada and Parole Board of Canada couldn't have foreseen the worst ...
Mar 12, 2024

Saskatchewan legislature members spar over impasse with teachers
Debate over a labour dispute between Saskatchewan teachers and the province heated up in the legislature Monday, with the Opposition demanding the government get a deal done.The education minister, ho...
Mar 12, 2024

‘We just need a break:’ Former Brier champ reflects on Sask. title drought
Jim Wilson and his teammates can still say they're the most recent Brier champions from Saskatchewan after Mike McEwen lost to Team Canada's Brad Gushue in the final of the 2024 Montana's Brier on Sun...
Mar 12, 2024

City discusses SUMA proposed resolutions for upcoming convention
North Battleford city council eyed the 11 Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) resolutions proposed by various municipalities, at their meeting Monday.The annual SUMA convention will t...
Mar 12, 2024

'Rise Against Racism' talk, film excerpt planned for NB library
North Battleford Library plans to host a 'Rise Against Racism' event tonight at 6 p.m. in its Lecture Theatre.The event, called "Healing Legacies to Strengthen Our Communities," is a free community fo...
Mar 11, 2024

Makwa Sahgaiehcan man charged with second-degree murder
A 22-year-old man from Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation has been charged with the second-degree murder of 32-year-old Dedrick Stick. The case dates to early February when the Loon Lake RCMP were called ...
Mar 11, 2024

Province to provide $108K for Indigenous education
Indigenous students looking to become fluent in their own language will have the opportunity following the recent announcement by the province. First Nations University of Canada will receive a boost ...
Mar 11, 2024

Western Canada's cold snap in January causes $180 million in insurance damages
Extreme cold near the start of this year in British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan has led to a damage bill that the Insurance Bureau of Canada says is more than $180 million. The bureau says abou...
Mar 11, 2024

Sharks prepare for next round after sweeping Wildcats
As quickly as it started, the first round of the playoffs wrapped up for the Battlefords AAA Sharks after two close wins over the Swift Current Wildcats.Game one happened on Saturday at the Battleford...
Mar 11, 2024