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Baseball’s back: NSRBL return to feature all-Battlefords showdown Tuesday

Baseball is just a night away from announcing its return with a bang in the Battlefords.The Battlefords Trappers and North Battleford Beavers will face off in an all local showdown Tuesday night, to o...

Jul 06, 2020

Non-payment of rent eviction applications available for landlords effective Aug. 4: Province

If you haven't paid your rent lately, it may be time to break open that piggy bank.On Monday, the province announced that the Office of Residential Tenancies (ORT) will start to accept eviction applic...

Jul 06, 2020

Mixed impact on restaurants from VLT's and capacity changes

With more restrictions being lifted, Battlefords residents have more opportunities for entertainment, but restaurant owners say things may not look that different for their business' bottom line.Indoo...

Jul 06, 2020

Local Battlefords golfer wins junior tour event in Regina

North Battleford local, Shae Maunula is quickly establishing himself as a force on the 10-and-under youth golf circuit.Shae took home the Boys 9-10 Division title this week, shooting 72 at the Maple L...

Jul 06, 2020

Battlefords Toastmasters wrap up season, hand out year-end awards

The Battlefords Toastmasters recently wrapped up their 2019-2020 season and handed out their year-end awards on June 24.The club adopted the motto "Encourage Communicate Lead" for the season as well a...

Jul 06, 2020

‘This is something that needs another look:’ Petition started to revive Saskatchewan film industry

'Just Friends' starring Ryan Reynolds, and 'The Messengers' featuring Kristen Stewart.These are just two of many movies and shows that have been filmed in Saskatchewan featuring star-studded casts.But...

Jul 06, 2020

Naicam hosting Adam Herold Legacy Foundation Hockey and Leadership Camp

Even while faced with the COVID-19 pandemic, a hockey and leadership camp aimed to carry on the legacy of a young hockey player and community leader is expected to take place.The Town of Naicam, along...

Jul 06, 2020

Crunch time in the CFL

If you read this column on a regular basis, then you might recall back in April I thought the CFL would not have a season because of the uncertainty around the Covid-19 virus and all the various movin...

Jul 06, 2020

Sask. Baseball Hall of Fame announces fall induction date for class of 2020

The Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame has announced the date for their 36th Annual Induction Ceremony, which will be held Oct. 3 at the Alex Dillabough Centre in Battleford. For the past 35 years, th...

Jul 03, 2020

Gang Awareness and Prevention Project material being released by Onion Lake RCMP

Onion Lake RCMP are releasing Gang Awareness and Prevention (GAP) material in partnership with Onion Lake Cree Nation. These resources will include videos, posters, and an information booklet.The GAP ...

Jul 03, 2020