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C-H-R-I-S-T-M-A-S Is Coming

Another beautiful sunrise is on its way.From my kitchen window I can see the country church with the sun beginning to come up. This morning's view reminds me to be grateful for the small blessings aro...

Nov 30, 2021

Gold medal mission complete for JP II Crusaders

The pathway to any provincial champion is a long one, but for the 2021 4A winning John Paul II Collegiate boys volleyball team, it began more than two years ago.North Battleford's catholic high school...

Nov 30, 2021

Turtleford honoured with provincial Communities in Bloom award

The Town of Turtleford is thrilled to have a new feather in its cap after receiving a Saskatchewan Communities in Bloom 'Special Recognition' award this year.The award recognizes the town's Memorial P...

Nov 29, 2021

Wilkie, Unity, Maidstone earn provincial volleyball hardware

Everyone taking in the 2A boys volleyball championship over the weekend knew the title going to Wilkie was inevitable.The McLurg High Broncos dominated every set of play, from their first whistle on F...

Nov 29, 2021

Battlefords Housing Authority tenants to provide feedback in survey

The Battlefords Housing Authority new board of directors is collecting feedback through a survey that was sent to the tenants residing in all of its buildings in the area. Board chair Amber Stewart sa...

Nov 29, 2021

Public Health Order Extended to January 31

Saskatchewan's current public health order will be extended to January 31, 2022. Under the current public health order, masking is mandatory in all indoor public spaces including schools, and proof of...

Nov 29, 2021

Jones punches ticket to Beijing in thrilling Olympic trials curling final

Jennifer Jones is going back to the Olympics with a little history on her side.Jones defeated Tracy Fleury 6-5 Saturday in a thrilling finish to the 2021 Tim Hortons Curling Trials at SaskTel Centre w...

Nov 28, 2021

Stars fall to Weyburn in OT; take five of possible six points on trip

The Battlefords North Stars wrapped up their three-in-three road swing Saturday, falling 4-3 in overtime, to the Red Wings in Weyburn. K.T. Walters scored a pair for the Stars in the loss, while Jake ...

Nov 28, 2021

Holodomor Memorial Day: A time to reflect on victims of genocide and famine

Today marks Holodomor Memorial Day, which is a time to remember and commemorate the Ukrainian people who were victims of genocide and famine between 1932 - 1933.Lusi Wells with the Veselka Prince Albe...

Nov 27, 2021

North Stars shoot for eighth straight in wrap of weekend swing

Coming off back-to-back wins over Notre Dame and Estevan, the Battlefords North Stars will look to wrap a perfect three-game road swing Saturday night, in Weyburn. Team outlook In search of their eigh...

Nov 27, 2021