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Fifteen people recognized with bravery awards for risking own life to save others
People from across the province are being recognized as true heroes. Saskatchewan's Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty presented bravery awards- medals and honorary testimonial certificates - from the R...
Oct 14, 2022

JPII Crusaders wrap season on home field
The John Paul II Crusaders wrapped up their 2022 fall football season Thursday evening at the high school. The team finishes the season with an 0-6 record, though as head coach, Paul Fransoo said, the...
Oct 14, 2022

Krista Fox recognized after walking across Canada for MMIW
Local advocate Krista Fox, who walked across Canada to raise awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous women, was honoured at a special gathering and barbecue lunch in North Battleford Friday. Orga...
Oct 14, 2022

Police looking for help to locate wanted man
Pierceland RCMP are asking for the public's assistance in locating 23-year-old Kashtin Sandfly. Police say he has failed to abide by his release conditions and is no longer at his court-approved resid...
Oct 14, 2022

Ministers from four provinces oppose use of police resources for gun buyback
Justice and public safety ministers from four provinces called on the federal government to halt its plans to use RCMP and police resources during the coming confiscation of banned firearms.In 2020, t...
Oct 14, 2022

Mendicino to visit James Smith Cree Nation after of stabbing massacre
The federal public safety minister has said he is to travel to James Smith Cree Nation next week to advance the Liberal government's plan to have First Nations policing recognized as an essential serv...
Oct 14, 2022

City discusses challenges with timing for next municipal election
North Battleford city council looked at the potential difficulties of having municipal and provincial elections too close together at its meeting this week. The Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Assoc...
Oct 14, 2022

Rise Air adds new aircraft to help meet demand from northern Sask. communities
A northern Saskatchewan airline is continuing to update its fleet to meet the demands of people in remote communities.Rise Air recently purchased an ATR 42-500, a much more modern and reliable plane. ...
Oct 14, 2022

Error leads to vast overpayment in Social Services benefits
A payment system error within the Ministry of Social Services on Wednesday led to a vast, but temporary, overpayment of benefits.About 175 people receiving income assistance from the provincial govern...
Oct 14, 2022

Canadian-made film that bridges cultures opens this weekend in North Battleford, opening soon in Meadow Lake
An independently produced film, starring Corb Lund, explores the relationship between a crusty oil rig worker and a young Mtis boy opens Friday at The Capitol Theatre in North Battleford, and next wee...
Oct 14, 2022