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Lack of snow in Sask. could be good for deer population
There's hope the little amount of snow across Saskatchewan will help increase the deer population.Over the last two winters, certain areas have seen numbers drop by over 25 per cent.Dale Barks, a wild...
Dec 05, 2023

North Battleford Comprehensive High School Band to perform in New York
North Battleford Comprehensive High School Band hope to show off their skills when they head off to perform in New York City next year. About 28 students from Grades 8 to 12 in the band are currently ...
Dec 05, 2023

Pack the Patrol Unit rakes in donations for humane society
This Christmas, the cats and dogs of the Battlefords will have something to purr and wag about as the annual Pack the Patrol Unit fundraiser raised $2,070 and 3,100 pounds of food for the Battlefords ...
Dec 05, 2023

Christmas tree farms see uptick in demand; recommend getting trees before Dec. 15
The majestic boughs of the Christmas trees gleam white with hoarfrost around Leonard Katerynych as he stands amid the sprawling Keatley Ridge Farms. His journey into the world of holiday cheer began l...
Dec 05, 2023

North Stars’ Medernach earns SJHL Highlight of the Week
Josh Medernach of the Battlefords North Stars brought the fans out of their seats over the weekend, with an incredible individual effort that's now turning heads across the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey ...
Dec 05, 2023
Unlocked car doors an opportunity for Christmas theft
The countdown to Christmas is on and for many Battlefords area residents the hustle and bustle of the holidays can be somewhat overwhelming.During the rush to get last minute details completed such as...
Dec 05, 2023

Highway Hotline warns about unsafe road conditions
The area surrounding North Battleford is under a warning from the Saskatchewan Highway Hotline. The 3:30 p.m. report says the area may be icy or slippery and have sections that are snow packed and wet...
Dec 04, 2023

Man facing manslaughter charge applying for bail
A man charged with manslaughter is applying for bail at North Battleford Provincial Court. Clarence Buck, 29, from North Battleford, is faces a manslaughter charge in connection with the death of Rich...
Dec 04, 2023

December 1 collision leave one dead, another injured
An investigation is ongoing following a fatal collision in Turtleford last Friday, Dec.1 on Highway 3. The accident involving a car and a truck happened around 8 a.m. east of Paradise Hill and the lon...
Dec 04, 2023

Four people given fines and hunting suspensions for wildlife trafficking
Four people have pleaded guilty to wildlife trafficking in the northeast.Conservation officers with the Ministry of Corrections, Policing, and Public Safety have been investigating illegal activity in...
Dec 04, 2023