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NB Downtown BID Fall Festival brings community together

There was lots to see Saturday when the North Battleford Downtown BID (Business Improvement District) Fall Festival livened up the streets of the city. People had a chance to take in the petting zoo, ...

Sep 11, 2022

King Charles III proclaimed Canadian head of state in ceremony at Rideau Hall

King Charles III has been proclaimed Canada's new head of state at an accession ceremony attended by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Gov. Gen. Mary Simon in Ottawa.Trudeau arrived at about 10 a.m. l...

Sep 10, 2022

Kenyon shutout leads way as Stars blank Bobcats 4-0

The Battlefords North Stars took home a 4-0 win over the Lloyd Bobcats in Lloydminster Friday, to improve to 4-0-1 this pre-season, with just a game to go on their exhibition schedule. Goaltender, Low...

Sep 09, 2022

Stars standout, Henry signs with WHL’s Wheat Kings

He was a fan favorite from the moment he stepped on the ice with the Battlefords North Stars last season, and the AAA Stars the two seasons prior to that, and now Matthew Henry is Brandon-bound. Henry...

Sep 09, 2022

'They need help, resources and a lot of guidance': Mayor of La Loche speaks from experience in aftermath of tragedy

The mass stabbing on Sept. 4 in James Smith Cree Nation and in Weldon, SK brought back a lot of emotions for the residents of La Loche in northern Saskatchewan - emotions that have taken years to repr...

Sep 09, 2022

King Charles speaks on mother, ascension to the throne

For the first time since his mother died and since his ascension to the throne, King Charles III spoke to the world Friday.Sitting at a desk, speaking in a slow, even tone to the camera, and with a fr...

Sep 09, 2022

North Stars open final weekend of pre-season in Lloyd

Pre-season action continues for the Battlefords North Stars Friday, who will open their final weekend of exhibition play, with their first of two games against the Lloyd Bobcats of the Alberta Junior ...

Sep 09, 2022

Man shot in leg; police say public safety not at risk

A 27-year-old man is in hospital after being shot in the leg Thursday morning.Battlefords RCMP were called around 5:30 a.m. for multiple reports of shots fired. When they arrived on scene, they found ...

Sep 09, 2022

Battleford's Monchuk receives scholarship towards next chapter

From the hockey rink to the dentistry chair, former Battlefords AAA Stars captain Nate Monchuk is ready for the next chapter. The Battleford product recently received a $1,000 scholarship from Sask Ho...

Sep 08, 2022

7th Annual 'Ears and Beers' Fundraiser coming to Battleford

The Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum will be holding their 7th Annual Ears and Beers fundraiser next weekend. Taking place at the Legion Hall in Battleford on Sept. 16, the evening will o...

Sep 08, 2022