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Wade Frenchman committed to trial, charged with three murders
Wade Frenchman has been committed for trial to the Court of King's Bench after being charged with three murders in May. The man from Moosomin First Nation was scheduled to make his first appearance vi...
Jun 20, 2024

Changes made to Walleye Cup to encourage novice anglers
The Saskatchewan Premier's Walleye Cup (SPWC) will be a little different this year, as changes have been made to the tournament's format to encourage novice anglers.The longest-running walleye fishing...
Jun 19, 2024

'Absolutely insane': La Ronge men compete in international off-roading race
Two men from La Ronge are back in town after attending a premiere off-road racing event in the United States called Mountain Havoc. Jeff Ede and Derek Wrightson travelled to Bonners Fair, Idaho, for t...
Jun 19, 2024

UPDATE:Spiritwood RCMP locate missing woman
UPDATE: On June 20 at 9:57 a.m., Spiritwood RCMP reported that Tally Grandbois has been located safe.--Spiritwood RCMP are asking the public for help in locating a missing 38-year-old woman. Tally Gra...
Jun 18, 2024

Fire investigators find body in burned out home
Editors note: This story was edited at 1:30 p.m. on June 18 to clarify Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes is not currently investigating this fire, as previously reported.North Battleford firefighters hav...
Jun 18, 2024
Fred Light Museum's Bernadette Leslie to retire in 2025
It was 46 ago ago when Bernadette Leslie began what would become a passion at the Fred Light Museum as a summer student. That wealth of historical knowledge, experience and dedication will soon take o...
Jun 18, 2024

Battleford Tot Lot goes to the pirates following near $80K upgrade
The tots of Battleford have an upgraded place to play following the grand reopening of a beloved town playground. "The playground that was there previously, it just kind of was at the point where it n...
Jun 17, 2024

House 'total loss' following weekend fire
A man was taken to hospital to treat minor cuts after jumping from a second story window and a house has been listed a "total loss" after a fire consumed the building Saturday evening. The North Battl...
Jun 17, 2024

Council to review new sculpture, heritage building and awards program
It's a meaningful slate for City of North Battleford this evening with items on the agenda for council resolution that have profound historical and social ramifications. Among the presentations to be ...
Jun 17, 2024

Wet Saskatchewan spring standing out among recent dry years
North-central Saskatchewan has received above average rainfall this spring, but it might not be as bad as some would be led to believe.Environment and Climate Change Canada pointed out that recent yea...
Jun 13, 2024