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BATC powwow at Sweetgrass brings nations together

The sound of the drums and jingle dancers can be heard at Sweetgrass First Nation this week as Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs Inc. (BATC) holds its three-day powwow. The event will run until Thursda...

Aug 18, 2022

Northwest Territorial Days fair underway

The Battlefords annual fair kicked off with prime summer weather on Wednesday.A slow build of patrons grew throughout the afternoon and evening at the Battlefords Ag Society for Northwest Territorial ...

Aug 18, 2022

Tips for Managing Back-to-School Spending

"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."It is once again getting to be time for the kids ...

Aug 17, 2022

NSRBL final goes the distance to third and deciding game

The chips are on the table and the teams are all in as the fate of a senior baseball championship hangs in the balance Wednesday, heading into Game 3 of the North Sask River Baseball League final.The ...

Aug 17, 2022

Northwest Territorial Days Parade brings community together

The streets of North Battleford were alive Tuesday night with music, artwork, joy, and celebration for the Battlefords Ag. Society's 2022 Northwest Territorial Days Parade of Champions. Kicking off at...

Aug 17, 2022

Report: Saskatchewan on pace for around 450 opioid-related deaths in 2022

Saskatchewan is on pace to set a new record of opioid-related deaths for a calendar year.According to the Saskatchewan Coroners Service drug toxicity deaths report, there have been 74 confirmed fatal ...

Aug 17, 2022

Jordan's Principle Can Help First Nations Children With School Expenses and More

Jordan's Principle responds to unmet needs of First Nations children no matter where they live in Canada.Different levels of government fund different services for First Nations children. As a result,...

Aug 17, 2022

NB resident concerned about shortage of family doctors

A North Battleford woman is upset after not being able to access a doctor at a local clinic she has been going to for many years with her healthcare needs. Amy Williams said after her longtime physici...

Aug 16, 2022

Lakers, Brewers ready for Game 2 of NSRBL final

The Standard Hill Lakers and Wilkie Brewers will meet for Game 2 of the North Sask River Baseball League final, Tuesday night at Silver Lake. The Lakers lead the best-of-three finals series 1-0, follo...

Aug 16, 2022

Laboucane wins big in Meadow Lake, leads heading into Lloyd Finals

St. Walburg's Jamie Laboucane shows no signs of slowing down - in the most literal sense - heading into the final stop on the CPCA schedule.Laboucane, who entered the weekend leading the Canadian Prof...

Aug 16, 2022