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City council to discuss downtown incentives, new arena plans, roadwork upgrades
The City of North Battleford council will discuss a downtown tax incentive program, plans for a new regional arena, and a major infrastructure contract, along with other matters, at its meeting tonigh...
Mar 10, 2025
Economist Mark Carney chosen to lead Liberal Party as Trudeau era ends
The Liberal Party of Canada chose former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney as their new leader today, marking the end of Justin Trudeau's decade as prime minister.Liberal party members cast 151,899 ...
Mar 09, 2025

Scott Moe says Sask. canola put in the line of fire by Chinese tariffs
Canadian farmers could take a big hit from China's sudden retaliatory tariffs that take aim at canola, pork and other food commodities.China is hitting Canada with 100-per-cent tariffs on canola oil a...
Mar 09, 2025

North Stars drops close contest against Bombers
It was a close one last night, but the Battlefords North Stars ended up falling just short against the Flin Flon Bombers, losing 3-1 in their fourth and final matchup against them this season.For the ...
Mar 09, 2025
Canola farmers to feel impact from damaging Chinese tariffs
Canadian farmers could take a big hit from China's sudden retaliatory tariffs that take aim at canola, pork and other food commodities.Chris Davison, head of the Canola Council of Canada, says the tar...
Mar 08, 2025

Annual Chamber luncheon celebrates community pride and women
From business owners to municipal politicians and even the local junior hockey team, many community representatives were in attendance last week for the swearing-in of 2025 Chair, Glenda Rye at the 11...
Mar 08, 2025

RCMP advising of increased presence on Mosquito First Nation
Battleford RCMP issued an advisory to the public on Saturday afternoon, saying there is an increased police presence on nearby Mosquito First Nation, around 30 minutes south of North Battleford.Police...
Mar 08, 2025
‘Catastrophic error’ eliminates Saskatchewan’s Team McEwen from Brier
Saskatchewan's Brier drought continues as Team Mike McEwen was eliminated last night by Team Manitoba's Reid Carruthers 6-4, after what a shattered McEwen called a "catastrophic error."The last time a...
Mar 08, 2025

Trump’s talk of deporting 240,000 Ukrainians could put pressure on Canada, professor says
A political expert says U.S. President Donald Trump's suggestion that he may deport Ukrainian refugees could be more of a political strategy than a firm plan-but the impact on Canada could be signific...
Mar 08, 2025

North Stars win streak comes to an end in Flin Flon
Last night, the Battlefords North Stars saw their four game win streak come to an end as they lost 5-1 to the Flin Flon Bombers on the road.In the first period, the North Stars saw struggles right out...
Mar 08, 2025