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Ottawa to allow temporary Syrian, Turkish residents to stay longer after earthquake
TORONTO - The federal government says it will make it easier for temporary residents in Canada from Turkey and Syria to extend their stay in the country after a powerful earthquake struck their countr...
Mar 18, 2023

North Stars fall to Weyburn in series opener
The Battlefords North Stars fell 3-2 to Weyburn Friday night in the opening game of the teams' best-of-seven first round playoff series. Red Wings' goalie Dazza Mitchell led the way for his team betwe...
Mar 18, 2023

St. Patrick’s Day in Canada is missing one big thing– parades
Ask a born and bred Irish person on the biggest difference between celebrations of St. Patrick's Day in Canada and in Ireland and the answer is quick: there are no parades in Canada. For Jamie Potter,...
Mar 17, 2023

Local singer-songwriter Jackie K. releases new CD: 'She's a Story'
Battlefords area folk-roots singer-songwriter Jackie Kroczynski, known as Jackie K, has just released a new CD called "She's a Story." The album, comprised of 10 songs inspired by the stories of women...
Mar 17, 2023

North Stars host Weyburn for Game 1 of Playoffs
Game 1 of the playoffs kicks off Friday for the Battlefords North Stars, as the team welcome the Weyburn Red Wings to town to open their first-round best-of-seven series.Team OutlookThe North Stars ar...
Mar 17, 2023

EMBM, JPII Carnaval Chez Nous wraps up a success
cole Monseigneur Blaise Morand (EMBM) and John Paul II Collegiate (JPII) French immersion students took part in Carnaval Chez Nous over the past couple of weeks to celebrate French culture first-hand....
Mar 17, 2023

Applications Open for Adam Herold Hockey and Leadership Development Program
The Adam Herold Legacy Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2023-24 Hockey and Leadership Development Program. The Foundation was established to honour Adam Herold, the youngest player kil...
Mar 17, 2023

Battleford Barons in U18A Provincial Finals
Go see the Battleford Barons in U18A Provincial Finals against Assinaboia Rebels March 13 at 3:30 at the Acess Communications Centre. There is a bus going to cheer on our team March 19.See the poster ...
Mar 17, 2023

School group plans youth mental health conference in Biggar
Mental health will be the focus of a special conference in Biggar next month. St. Gabriel School's Random Acts of Kindness Club (RAK) is organizing the "Youth Kindness Conference - Building Tools for ...
Mar 17, 2023

North Stars Allan recognized as SJHL Rookie of the Week
Battlefords North Stars forward Jackson Allan has been recognized for his standout play down the stretch of the regular season as the SJHL Rookie of the Week. Allan scored five points (all assists) in...
Mar 17, 2023