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Heavy police presence on Onion Lake amid ongoing investigation
There is an increased police presence Friday morning on Onion Lake Cree Nation related to an ongoing investigation.The Saskatchewan RCMP advises people to avoid the surrounding areas where officers ar...
Dec 06, 2024

'Christmas with Auntie Pearl' brings laughter and holiday magic to the Battlefords
The latest offering by Battlefords Community Players, 'Christmas with Auntie Pearl,' promises to bring the community together for a good holiday laugh."It's Christmas time; have fun, drink or not drin...
Dec 05, 2024

School bus driver charged with impaired driving in Northern Sask.
A Northern Saskatchewan school bus driver is behind bars after being caught driving drunk while on the job. The incident happened on Nov. 19 at around 3:45 p.m. when Buffalo River Dene Nation security...
Dec 05, 2024

New additions to North Stars for 2025/26 season
The Battlefords North Stars announced a pair of new additions to the team this past week for the 2025/26 season, signing Carter Geysen from the AAA Tisdale Trojans and Kaleb Dewar from the AAA Warman ...
Dec 05, 2024

Municipalities could soon opt-in to expanded rules on knives, bear spray
New provincial legislation introduced today will allow municipalities and First Nations to seize items such as knives, machetes and bear spray if they are seen in public spaces. That is welcome news t...
Dec 05, 2024

Shooting in Saulteaux leaves man with serious injuries; investigation underway
An investigation is currently underway by the Battlefords RCMP following reports of a shooting and armed robbery on Saulteaux First Nation last Friday. A man was parked at the side of a grid road when...
Dec 04, 2024

Maric paves the way to victory in Melville
The Battlefords North Stars improved to 13-7-3-1 last night after an outstanding game from goaltender Justen Maric helped the team retake second overall in the standings and beat the Melville Milliona...
Dec 04, 2024

NLSD receives provincial award for Indigenization efforts
The Northern Lights School Division (NLSD) has been recognized for its work towards Indigenization within its organization. At the Saskatchewan School Boards Association's Fall Assembly banquet in Reg...
Dec 03, 2024

RCMP charges three in North Battleford drug and firearms bust
Three people have been charged as part of an investigation into drug trafficking in the Battlefords.The Saskatchewan RCMP's Critical Incident Response Team, along with the North Battlefords Crime Redu...
Dec 03, 2024

La Ronge dancer featured in music video shot in Toronto
A music video sponsored by Dance Saskatchewan has been released showcasing the unique talents of La Ronge's Charlene Bosiak. The video, which is six minutes and 34 seconds in length, was released on S...
Dec 02, 2024