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North Battleford approves 5-year tax break incentive to revitalize downtown

The City of North Battleford has approved what officials are calling a "more aggressive" incentive policy aimed at revitalizing the downtown core and attracting investment.The program, passed unanimou...

Mar 13, 2025

NBCHS set to host regionals over the weekend

The North Battleford Comprehensive High School Vikings senior boys basketball team will see nine teams come to town this weekend as they host the 5A regional basketball championship. After finishing t...

Mar 13, 2025

Mounties, social agencies team up to tackle downtown safety in North Battleford

A new initiative to improve safety in downtown North Battleford will see Mounties teaming up with social agencies and Community Safety Officers for specialized patrols."We are very aware that the conc...

Mar 13, 2025

'Meeting people where they’re at': Northern communities developing strategies in wake of public health issue

Communities in northern Saskatchewan are facing what seems to be an endemic public health issue. "The numbers of northern dog bites are so high, that the places with the highest dog bites exceed that ...

Mar 13, 2025

North Battleford's first female mayor delivers 2025 State of the City Address

North Battleford may be "down by one heading into the third period," but Mayor Kelli Hawtin says it's time to "switch up the strategy" and go for the win.At her first State of the City Address Wednesd...

Mar 12, 2025

Jackson Allan: North Stars Captain turns setback into opportunity

In his final year on the team and with a championship under his belt, Battlefords North Stars captain, Jackson Allan, now has the opportunity to use his knowledge and skills to assist the North Stars ...

Mar 12, 2025

North Battleford, regional partners sign MOU for new arena project

The City of North Battleford has taken another step toward a new regional arena and event centre, approving a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to formalize discussions with surrounding communities.Ma...

Mar 11, 2025

Opposition criticizes government after breast cancer patients cannot afford care

The NDP has released obtained emails which says patients are forgoing mammograms out of province due to the cost. "Saskatchewan women urgently needing diagnostic care like mammograms are being referre...

Mar 11, 2025

JPII tumbles to triumph at Warman Cheer Classic

The John Paul II Collegiate Crusaders cheer team took to the stage this past weekend at the largest cheerleading and dance competition in Saskatchewan, the Warman Cheer Classic. The competition brough...

Mar 11, 2025

New Warman SJHL team reveals name, logo and colours

The new Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) team in Warman has officially revealed its name, logo and coloursTeam Co-Founder, Jon Abrametz announced yesterday on the SJHL Weekly Show that the Not...

Mar 11, 2025