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Another weekend, another medal for AAA Sharks
The success just doesn't seem to stop for the Battlefords AAA Sharks as they grabbed third place at the Mandi Schwartz Memorial Tournament this past weekend against some of the tops teams and prep sch...
Dec 18, 2024

'The chaos was real': MP Gary Vidal on Freeland's resignation
A quiet has settled over Parliament Hill after yesterday's historic and weird day in Canadian politics brought the government to a standstill. "Yesterday was very chaotic, it was a very interesting da...
Dec 17, 2024

Cockrill found in violation in one conflict of interest investigation, cleared in another
Saskatchewan's Conflict of Interest Commissioner concluded MLA and Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill breached conflict of interest regulations when it came to his father-in-law's business receiving gove...
Dec 17, 2024

Meth, phone and charger seized at Sask. Pen
Staff at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary near Prince Albert have seized over $260,000 worth of contraband, including meth. On December 13, the vigilance of staff members resulted in the discovery of met...
Dec 17, 2024

Snow, wind and extreme cold coming to the Battlefords
Brace yourselves Battlefords, Jack Frost is coming back for another round. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, the community is on the outer track of a weather system that will bring a...
Dec 17, 2024

Big weekend ahead for North Stars before the Christmas break
After splitting games against the Flin Flon Bombers this past weekend, the Battlefords North Stars are now second overall in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL), boasting a 15-8-3-2 record fo...
Dec 17, 2024

Battleford council inaugurated; focus on 2025 budget
The Town of Battleford held its inauguration on Monday night for the acclaimed mayor and newly elected council, marking the start of the next four years.The ceremony began with Mayor Ames Leslie swear...
Dec 17, 2024

Teen charged with manslaughter in Feb. 2 death of Jordan Wright
A 17-year-old from Saskatoon has been arrested and charged with one count of manslaughter and one count of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose in the February death of Jordan Wright. The 32...
Dec 16, 2024

Sask. ammunition retailer enhances tracking of sales
Editors note: This story was edited on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 8:45 a.m. battlefordsNOW mistakingly referred to Battlefords Bait and Tackle as a firearms dealer. That information is incorrect. The store s...
Dec 16, 2024

Battlefords RCMP searching for man goes missing in Glaslyn: FOUND
UPDATE: The man was found safe, RCMP reported Monday afternoon. A 55-year-old man was reported missing last Saturday, and Battlefords RCMP is seeking public help locating him.According to the release,...
Dec 16, 2024