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WATCH: Saskatchewan family reunited after escaping war in Gaza

Abdullah Algherbawi is breathing a sigh of relief after he was reunited with his wife and kids on Tuesday in Saskatoon.His wife Sabreen and their four children were trapped in Gaza after Hamas began i...

Nov 23, 2023

'They are people': Sask advocates say not enough being done for mental health and addictions

Some advocates for mental health and addiction say not enough is being done to address the issue as they mark the National Week for Addictions Awareness.According to the Canadian Centre on Substance U...

Nov 23, 2023

Reminder - Hospital E.R. Operates on Triage System

Reminder: The Emergency Room in the hospital does NOT operate on a first-come, first-served basis; it operates on the triage system.Triaging patients means prioritizing a person based on the urgency o...

Nov 23, 2023

Battlefords Humane Society asks town for increase in funding

The Battlefords Humane Society is asking the town to increase their financial offering by an extra $6,000. The organization, which was not represented in person at the town council meeting on Monday, ...

Nov 23, 2023

North Stars fall 3-1 in Melfort, see streak snapped at 10 straight

The Battlefords North Stars fell 3-1 Wednesday night in Melfort, as the Mustangs handed the team their first loss since Oct. 26 in Weyburn, snapping their league-high winning streak at 10 straight. Me...

Nov 22, 2023

BIH kicks off hamper campaign with ACT donation

With the wish list completed and donations starting to roll in, the kickoff to the Battlefords Interval House Hamper Drive has begun. "I am concerned about being able to fill our hampers," said Debbie...

Nov 22, 2023

North Stars travel to Melfort for Wednesday night showdown

The Battlefords North Stars return to play Wednesday night in Melfort, looking to stay red-hot and extend their league-high winning streak to 11 straight. The North Stars enter play first in the Nutri...

Nov 22, 2023

Battlefords, Meadow Lake each get $800K for services

Meadow Lake and the Battlefords are each set to receive an injection of funds thanks to the Municipal Police Grants Services from the Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety. A total of $8...

Nov 22, 2023

North Stars' Izyk named SJHL Defenceman of the Week

Battlefords North Stars blue liner, Alex Izyk was recently named the SJHL Defenceman of the Week for his standout play of late, helping lead the North Stars to a perfect 4-0 record last week.Izyk pick...

Nov 22, 2023

North Stars see shake up in goal following Maric call-up to WHL

Currently in the midst of a 10-game winning streak, the Battlefords North Stars were dealt a bit of a curveball this week, with the recent call-up of starter Justen Maric to the Portland Winterhawks o...

Nov 21, 2023