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'Hard work does pay off': North Battleford student wins first-ever Sask. Junior Citizen of the Year STEM award
When Anna Currie found out she was the first-ever recipient of Saskatchewan's Junior Citizen STEM Award, she was at a loss for words."I am beyond thankful and grateful. I never, ever would have imagin...
Jun 04, 2025

Annual guitars and car show back at Dekker Centre Sunday
Get ready for some squeelin' wheels; the third annual Guitars and Cars Show and Shine is back at the Dekker Centre this weekend. "It's just growing, and as more and more people hear about it and word ...
Jun 04, 2025

Sharks’ Classen commits to the University of Manitoba
Battlefords AAA Sharks netminder Cypress Classen has officially committed to the University of Manitoba Bisons for the 2025/26 season, capping off a great year filled with accolades and success. Class...
Jun 03, 2025

Wildfire claims water bomber pilot's home for second time
A water bomber pilot from La Ronge has lost his house for a second time due to wildfires. "We built that home in 2000 [in Eagle Point] after the house burnt there in 1999," Norman Thomson's wife, Deni...
Jun 03, 2025
Rhonda Blackmore removed as commanding officer of Saskatchewan RCMP
Assistant commissioner Rhonda Blackmore says she's been removed from her position as the commanding officer of the Saskatchewan RCMP following anonymous complaints."This decision was made by the Senio...
Jun 03, 2025

Mayor says city in 'holding pattern', Red Cross responsible for housing evacuees
In over 70 years, the mayor of Prince Albert says he cannot recall a situation as severe.Bill Powalinsky is referring to the rapidly growing wildfires and the thousands of people being forced to evacu...
Jun 03, 2025

LOCATED: RCMP find missing Sweetgrass First Nation teen
Update: June 13, 1:48 p.m.RCMP reported that 14-year-old Azariah Desjarlais was located safe. --Battlefords RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating a missing 14-year-old girl.Azariah Desjarl...
Jun 03, 2025

‘So many good potential players’: North Stars pre-draft camp brings lots of promise
The future of the Battlefords North Stars was on full display this past weekend as the team hosted their Pre-Draft Combine and Young Guns Camp at the Martensville Recreation Centre. With around 134 pl...
Jun 03, 2025

RCMP hunt for suspects, grey truck after Sweetgrass First Nation shooting
Battlefords RCMP are investigating after a man was injured in a shooting on Sweetgrass First Nation.Mounties say they received a report of an injured male around 9:10 p.m. on June 2. Officers and EMS ...
Jun 03, 2025

Fire claims structures in Denare Beach, evacuation order remains in place
Properties have been lost, and the evacuation order remains in effect in the Village of Denare Beach. The village issued an update on the latest from the WOLF fire that entered the community yesterday...
Jun 03, 2025