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Teddy Bears will fly at Saturday's North Stars game

Despite the cold temperatures outside, the forecast inside the Access Communications Centre on Saturday is calling for flying fluff. The Battlefords North Stars are set to host the Flin Flon Bombers f...

Dec 12, 2025

'Without hesitation': Lloydminster firefighter recognized with national honour for off-duty rescue

On a quiet winter morning nearly five years ago, when most of Lloydminster was still asleep, a flicker of orange rose above a cul-de-sac on the Alberta side of the border.It was just after 6 a.m. on F...

Dec 11, 2025

Sask NDP says new SaskPower funding will push more families into the red

The Saskatchewan NDP believes the SaskParty's approval of additional spending for SaskPower will sink families deeper into the cost-of-living crisis. Erika Ritchie, the Shadow Minister for Municipal A...

Dec 05, 2025

Work-permit delays threaten to shut down Lloydminster restaurant, owner says

A Lloydminster restaurant owner said her business may have to close within weeks because immigration paperwork delays have left her two chefs unable to renew their work permits."Without them, I am not...

Dec 04, 2025

Getting to know Battlefords North Stars forward Drew Williamson

Battlefords North Stars forward Drew Williamson is in his first season with the team. Through the first couple months of the year, Williamson has 12 points (3g, 9a) in 21 games with the team. Williams...

Dec 04, 2025

Meet the Sask. family growing Christmas magic, one tree at a time

When Geordie McKay was a boy, Christmas looked different depending on which door he walked through.At home, the season unfolded around a tidy, practical artificial tree. Green plastic needles, perfect...

Dec 04, 2025

From basement drum kits to SCMA awards, Battlefords' Kurtis Kopp finds his rhythm in the spotlight

When the lights came up inside the Saskatchewan Country Music Awards (SCMA) hall in Regina, Kurtis Kopp walked out with more than hardware in his hands.He carried a history that began in front of a re...

Dec 02, 2025

Getting to know Battlefords North Stars forward Finlay Klippenstein

Continuing the Battlefords North Stars player profile series is forward Finlay Klippenstein, who is red-hot right now with a five-game goal streak. Klippenstein is from British Columbia, having lived ...

Nov 26, 2025

Artist recognized for contributions to art, community, and northern life

In recognition of his remarkable contributions to art, community, and northern life, Mtis artist Roger Jerome received an honorary lifetime membership last week from the La Ronge Arts Council. "That w...

Nov 24, 2025

Battleford to begin search for new CAO after Francis' immediate exit

The Town of Battleford says chief administrative officer (CAO) Todd Francis is no longer employed by the municipality, ending a tenure that began just over a year ago.In a brief statement issued Monda...

Nov 24, 2025