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Saskatchewan has cards to play: Moe on tariffs and Trump
In one of his first public appearances since the start of the on and off tariff war between Canada and the United States, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe pointed out that when it comes to things like p...
Mar 07, 2025
Ottawa outlaws another 179 types of guns, announces classification review
The Liberal government has outlawed another 179 firearm varieties, adding to the list of prohibited guns it considers too dangerous for use by hunters or sport shooters.The government says all current...
Mar 07, 2025

Seven-year-old from the Battlefords sweeps up provincial, national curling titles
While most kids his age are just learning to throw a rock, seven-year-old Luke Arsenault is already making history on the ice.The young curler from Twin Rivers Curling Club in North Battleford recentl...
Mar 07, 2025

100th Men's Open kicks off evening of Mar. 7 at Twin Rivers
While elusively digging in the North Battleford Historic Archives for anything relating to the community's curling history, Doug Fehr has discovered history isn't always clear. "We should call it 100 ...
Mar 07, 2025

Sask. food banks feel the squeeze as tariffs tighten the belt
Food banks in Saskatchewan are preparing for a rise in demand as a growing trade war between Canada and the United States threatens to push grocery prices higher, making it harder for people to put fo...
Mar 06, 2025

North Stars set to embark on biggest road trip of season ahead of playoffs
With just four games left in the regular season, the Battlefords North Stars have officially clinched a playoff spot and seem to be playing some of the best hockey they have all season.They are curren...
Mar 06, 2025

North Battleford opens property assessment roll for Review
North Battleford's property assessment roll opens on March 6, giving property owners until May 5 to review their assessments and file appeals if needed."Property assessment appeals may only be filed d...
Mar 06, 2025

'Pretty excited': Teachers and STF still digesting Tuesday's decision
A day after announcing the arbiter's decision to allow class complexity in the Provincial Collective Bargaining Agreement, Samantha Becotte, president of the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation said she...
Mar 05, 2025

Battlefords chamber optimistic ahead of Mayor's State of the City Address
Big questions about North Battleford's future could be answered next week as Mayor Kelly Hawtin delivers her State of the City Address on March 12 at the Dekker Centre.Business leaders are eager to he...
Mar 05, 2025

JPII raises over $20,000 for Battlefords Healthcare Foundation
It was packed stands on Tuesday night at John Paul II (JPII) Collegiate as the JPII Crusaders Senior girls basketball team took on the McLurg Broncos, but it wasn't the game that was the highlight of ...
Mar 05, 2025