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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

"The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of Pattison Media and this site."Hands up all those who thought at the start of th...

Aug 30, 2024

Battleford minor football team comeback with new training program

A junior Battleford football team is making a comeback this season with a new football program after COVID-19 strikes.The Bucks is a junior football team made up of grade 6 to grade 9 students. In 201...

Aug 29, 2024

Traditional pow wow returns to Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation after 40 year hiatus

For the first time in 40 years, a traditional pow wow is taking place at Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation.Over 400 dancers, representing a number of communities across the province and Alberta, are taking part...

Aug 29, 2024

Province invests in tuition-free early childhood educator training to address daycare demand

A child care provider from the Battlefords is hoping a government incentive to provide tuition-free early childhood educator (ECE) training will help alleviate a shortage of workers and daycare spaces...

Aug 29, 2024

Humane society dogs face hunger following food theft

The puppies and dogs of the Battlefords Humane Society are facing hunger after 40 to 50 bags of food were stolen following a break and enter sometime Tuesday night. "Someone or someones came and cut t...

Aug 28, 2024

Prince Albert man recognized as top 40 under 40 in Canada

A Prince Albert man was recently recognized by the Business Elite Awards, an international organization, as one of Canada's 40 Under 40 Entrepreneurs. Paul Langlois, born and raised in Prince Albert, ...

Aug 28, 2024

'There is no weakness in asking for help': Former food bank client, now volunteer shares her story

"It takes a strong person to ask for help," Linda Markovich says.The Battlefords resident is a long-serving volunteer at the Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre (BDFRC), but at one time, she...

Aug 27, 2024

More than 100 Cold War fallout shelters mapped in Saskatchewan by military historian

They are hidden pieces of history scattered throughout Saskatchewan.Fallout shelters, also known as Fallout Reporting Posts (FRPs) were built during the Cold War to thwart the effects of a nuclear att...

Aug 27, 2024

16-year-old missing from Lloydminster

A 16-year-old girl is missing from Lloydminster. Leah Michelle Bear was last seen on Sunday and family is concerned for her wellbeing. She is described being 5'3, and 115 lbs. If anyone has informatio...

Aug 26, 2024

Battlefords Stars searching for host families

The 2024-2025 hockey season is around the corner, and the Battlefords Stars U18 AAA club is on the hunt for billets.The organization said it wants to welcome to the team in the best way possible."I wa...

Aug 26, 2024