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Province reports another triple-digit day of new COVID-19 cases

Another 158 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 were reported by the provincial government Thursday. This brings the total to 53,004 reported cases; 1,602 cases are considered active and 50,808 cases are ...

Aug 26, 2021

AAA Stars signal triumphant return to hockey with OT win in preseason opener

With the clock winding down in three-on-three overtime, Battlefords hometown product Nate Monchuk picked up a pass from teammate Kobie Anderson, and raced up the ice towards the opposition goal.Barrel...

Aug 26, 2021

Saulteaux First Nation enjoys Powwow celebration, first in almost 20 years

Saulteaux First Nation is coming together for its three-day Treaty Day and Powwow celebrations that continue through to Aug. 26. This is the first powwow for the community in almost 20 years.Chief Ken...

Aug 25, 2021

50 years ago: former Jr. Beavers look back on hosting 1971 National Championship

It may be 50 years since the 1971 North Battleford Junior Beavers hosted the Canadian Junior Baseball Championship in the community, but for those who were on the team, it still feels much more like y...

Aug 25, 2021

Grand opening highlights new group home in Wilkie

The Town of Wilkie, along with community members, dignitaries and group home residents, celebrated the grand opening of a new group home on Wednesday.Managed by Prairie Branches, the new group home is...

Aug 25, 2021

RCMP Report: Teen found, multiple assaults, ATV accident fatal

Skyler Tinker has been located.The 13 year-old teen from North Battleford who was first reported missing back in May had been evading Battlefords RCMP and Saskatoon Police since. Sgt. Neil Tremblay sa...

Aug 25, 2021

Province reports 216 new cases of COVID-19, 171 false positives removed from count

Another 216 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 were confirmed by the provincial government. This brings the total cases in Saskatchewan to 52,845 reported cases; 1,528 cases considered active and 50,725 ...

Aug 25, 2021

North Stars to hold fall camp this weekend

Excitement is in the air at the local rink and in the community, as the new hockey season is on the horizon. The Battlefords North Stars will hold their fall camp in preparation for the 2021-22 campai...

Aug 25, 2021

Sask Polytechnic and U-Sask draw line in sand on vaccination

Universities across the country are starting to unveil their plans for the school year ahead, and most of them include some form of vaccine requirement. This will be true for both the University of Sa...

Aug 25, 2021

Back-to-school season bringing extra anxiety in 2021

The return to the classroom can be stressful for kids and parents even at the best of times, and the last year and a half has added more stresses to the mix due to the pandemic.With a new school year ...

Aug 25, 2021