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'Backbone of Canada': North Battleford journeypersons recognized with SATCC awards

The Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) awarded 52 scholarships and awards on Dec. 6 to honour exceptional journeypersons, industry partners, and educators in the tr...

Dec 10, 2024

Scammers steal Christmas for Jann Arden fan

For one night only, legendary Canadian songstress Jann Arden is making a stopover in North Battleford on her Christmas Tour, but one unknown fan is feeling 'Unloved' after scammers hoodwinked them out...

Dec 10, 2024

North Battleford man charged with first-degree murder in shooting death

A man has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with a shooting that resulted in the death of Jordan Wright in North Battleford on Feb. 2.Charged with first degree murder is 26-year-old ...

Dec 09, 2024

Pack the Patrol Unit sees success; raises over $3,000 and 2,500 pounds of supplies for animal shelter

It's another win for all the shelter puppies and kitties this winter.North Battleford Community Safety Officers, along with Battlefords Citizens on Patrol and Battlefords North Star, partnered last Fr...

Dec 09, 2024

Provinces $25 Million Investment in Emissions Reduction Projects Driving Sustainable Growth

The Government of Saskatchewan celebrated the success of the Saskatchewan Technology Fund recently, highlighting its $25 million investment in 13 emissions reduction projects. The Technology Fund is a...

Dec 09, 2024

High-speed internet comes to Maidstone

Eleanor Pegg and Amanda Flasch are thrilled for their community. After years of intermittent or slow service, high speed internet has finally come to Maidstone. "I couldn't do Zooms at my work, I had ...

Dec 08, 2024

Highway 16 reopened near North Battleford as travel not recommended around Central Sask.

Highway 16 west of the Battlefords has reopened following a single vehicle crash on Sunday afternoon.RCMP said a semi rolled over between Delmas and North Battleford, which closed the eastbound lanes....

Dec 08, 2024

Fill the Cruiser event a festive success

The Battlefords showed their giving spirit this weekend. The donations raised from Saturday's Fill the Cruiser event once again brought smiles to the RCMP members' faces as their detachment's boardroo...

Dec 08, 2024

'Christmas with Auntie Pearl' brings laughter and holiday magic to the Battlefords

The latest offering by Battlefords Community Players, 'Christmas with Auntie Pearl,' promises to bring the community together for a good holiday laugh."It's Christmas time; have fun, drink or not drin...

Dec 05, 2024

Anonymous donor tops up Morin reward; family now offering $30K to find Ashley

Janine Morin and her family are shocked by an act of kindness from the community to help in the continued effort to find her sister Ashley. "In all honesty, we are very grateful for the donation," she...

Dec 05, 2024