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Dates finalized for inquest into James Smith killings

The inquest into the deaths of 11 people on the James Smith Cree Nation have been finalized, according to the Saskatchewan coroner's website. Between January 15 and February 2 of next year, the inques...

Dec 08, 2023

Downtown BID plans festive day of activities in North Battleford

Santa and even the Grinch will be strolling through downtown North Battleford on Saturday handing out gifts during the North Battleford Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) day of events to ce...

Dec 08, 2023

North Battleford Fire Department's safety tips for a holly, jolly Christmas

As the silver bells twinkle a merry jingle and boughs of holly deck the halls, the time has come to spread cheer and not potentially tragic news."It's very easy to forget a few simple safety rules whe...

Dec 08, 2023

Kotai proving fabulous freshman for NCAA’s Augustana

Battlefords North Stars alumnus Josh Kotai is quickly establishing himself as an up-and-coming force in the NCAA Division I ranks, with a standout start to his freshman season with the Augustana Unive...

Dec 07, 2023

Around $3.5 million raised through oil and gas leases in Lloydminster area

More oil and gas leases have been sold in the Lloydminster area.The Government of Saskatchewan held a public offering on Tuesday for 70 different parcels of land across the province with 40 being leas...

Dec 07, 2023

Hospital Foundation's Swinging with the Stars SOLD OUT

Hot on the heels of another successful Festival of Trees, the Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation got more exciting news on Wednesday with the announcement that the upcoming "Swinging With The...

Dec 07, 2023

AAA Sharks open Mandi Schwartz Tournament in Wilcox

The Battlefords AAA Sharks return to action bright and early Thursday morning to kick off the 2023 Mandi Schwartz Memorial Hockey Tournament, in the first game of the day in Wilcox, SK.Taking on the R...

Dec 07, 2023

Jackfish Breakwater Project underway in Cochin to raise $1.8M

Under a cool, steel-grey sky Peter Wiesner looks out at the aging, crooked little finger at the opening of Lehman Creek. The long, twisting rocky outcrop is all that's left of the breakwater after dec...

Dec 06, 2023

North West Hockey Development named SHHOF Inductee of the Month

The North West Hockey Development Association (NWHDA) has been recognized for its contributions to the game in the Battlefords community, as the Saskatchewan Hockey Hall of Fame's Inductee of the Mont...

Dec 06, 2023

Serious Incident Response Team investigating death of woman in Wilkie

The Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) is investigating a woman's death in the Town of Wilkie.At around 7:45 p.m. on Dec. 5, RCMP officers were asked to conduct a wellness check on a w...

Dec 06, 2023