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Sask NDP accuse gov't of hiding problems in health care

The Saskatchewan Party's Ministry of Health is responding to a leaked memo by the NDP showing that the Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Intensive Care Unit (ICU) has been closed for weeks.Official Opp...

Jul 27, 2023

Battlefords MLA not surprised by high local social housing unit vacancy, solution talks ongoing

The vacancy rate of Saskatchewan Housing Corporation (SHC) units has skyrocketed including in the Battlefords. According to information from the SHC, obtained by the Sask. NDP, 143 of the 629 spaces i...

Jul 26, 2023

Trial confirmed for North Battleford man charged with death of Prince Albert woman

Editor's note: A correction was made at 2p.m. on Tuesday to reflect that the original charge of second degree murder has been upgraded to first degree.A North Battleford man, charged with the death of...

Jul 26, 2023

Heat warning issued for North Battleford, warm temperatures still hitting Meadow Lake

It's going to be a hot one for many living in the northwest region of Saskatchewan. Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a heat warning for communities in and around the Battlefords. The t...

Jul 25, 2023

Demo Derby a smash success for Battlefords Ag. Society

More than 2,000 people came out to the Battlefords exhibition grounds Saturday, to take in the smash and crash of the 38th Annual Demolition Derby in North Battleford. Put on by the Battlefords Ag. So...

Jul 25, 2023

Sweetgrass archer takes home gold at North American Indigenous Games

It was a week to remember for Sweetgrass First Nation's Lyrik Albert, as she took home the gold in her first time representing Saskatchewan at the 2023 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG). One of m...

Jul 24, 2023

RCMP investigating multiple vehicle break-ins in Glaslyn

RCMP are asking for help as they investigate a number of vehicle break-ins in the Glaslyn area.Police said they occurred on July 20 when 17 vehicles were targeted. Right now, there's no word on whethe...

Jul 24, 2023

North Battleford kicks off Pride Week with flag raising ceremony

The City of North Battleford held a flag raising ceremony Monday at City Hall, to signal the start of Pride Week in the community, July 24-30.Featuring dignitaries from the city and members of Battlef...

Jul 24, 2023

Fred Light Museum opens Fisher's Drug Store exhibit

The Fred Light Museum in Battleford held the grand opening for its new exhibit on the Fisher's Drug Store, Friday.The exhibit not only showcases a family legacy, but the history of medical advancement...

Jul 22, 2023

The year of the youth: Back to Batoche officially underway for 51st installment

Back to Batoche is underway for its 51st year with the main focus of this year's festival being all about the youth. The festival began on Thursday and it was said that 20,000 people attended the firs...

Jul 21, 2023