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First Nations leaders want voice in recommended changes to parole and corrections after stabbing massacre
Joining calls from the James Smith Cree Nation to have a voice in any changes made to paroling or the release of Indigenous inmates are the FSIN and the Assembly of First Nations. The group issued a s...
Mar 12, 2024

AAA Sharks' Nolan Horbach named Coach of the Year
It's been a whirlwind first season behind the bench for Battlefords AAA Sharks' head coach, Nolan Horbach, since taking over the reins with the team back in late March of 2023. At the time of his arri...
Mar 12, 2024

Gunfire and Gangs: A Tisdale man's ordeal in tumultuous Haiti
A man from Tisdale is stuck in Haiti amidst political upheaval.Richard Phillips, who is in the country for work purposes, has been unable to leave the country due to ongoing violence that has erupted ...
Mar 12, 2024

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

'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

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

North Stars snap skid with 7-4 win in Humboldt
The Battlefords North Stars snapped their six-game losing skid (0-5-1) in triumphant fashion Saturday, taking home a 7-4 victory over the division rival Broncos in Humboldt. Leapfrogging the Broncos t...
Mar 10, 2024
McEwen edges Dunstone to advance to Brier semifinal
Saskatchewan's Mike McEwen is walking on the edge at the 2024 Montana's Brier this weekend, but he's staying upright, hanging on Saturday with a 6-5 win against Matt Dunstone's Manitoba rink.The loss ...
Mar 09, 2024