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‘When is enough enough?’: Woman wants dog restrictions for First Nation communities after brother’s death

Giselle Thomas wants to see change in First Nations communities after alleging her older brother was mauled to death by two dogs.Thomas and her brother, Noel, are both from Witchekan Lake First Nation...

Jul 04, 2022

Three people deceased after ATV collision near Dillon, SK

A tragic accident left family and friends mourning the loss of three lives on Canada Day near Dillon, SK, about 450 kilometres northwest of Prince Albert.Shortly after 11:00 p.m. on Friday night, RCMP...

Jul 03, 2022

Canada Day celebrations include time of reflection for many

While Canada Day celebrates the creation of the nation, for many Indigenous peoples it's a reminder of what was taken from them. At the celebrations along the riverbank in Prince Albert, Reina Morin a...

Jul 01, 2022

Court rejects bid by AFN National Chief RoseAnne Archibald to overturn suspension

OTTAWA - The Assembly of First Nations says an Ontario court has rejected a bid by National Chief RoseAnne Archibald to overturn her recent suspension. The organization issued a statement Thursday say...

Jul 01, 2022

Hafford Vikings seniors to represent Canada at CanAm Bowl

A trio of Hafford Vikings seniors will take to the gridiron early next week to represent Canada at the 24th annual CanAm Bowl. Michael Szwydky, Dawson Horner and Eric Boyko will be part of the Canadia...

Jul 01, 2022

NBCHS celebrates graduation day

It was a day the senior class at North Battleford Comprehensive High School won't soon forget, as they walked across the stage to receive their diplomas and awards as the final chapter of their high s...

Jun 30, 2022

Ag. Society excited to bring back annual exhibition, planning to keep prices low despite economy

The Battlefords Agricultural Society is gearing up to hold its annual Northwest Territorial Days exhibition this summer.The event will run Wednesday, Aug. 17 to Friday, Aug. 19 at the exhibition groun...

Jun 30, 2022

JPII Collegiate celebrates graduation day

It was a day the senior class of 2022 has had circled on the calendar for some time, as John Paul II Collegiate celebrated graduation day, Wednesday.Always the biggest benchmark of the school year, th...

Jun 29, 2022

Local archers to represent Canada on world stage

Two members of the Battle River Archers club are heading to Italy to compete at the 2022 World Archery 3D Championships, September 5-11 in Terni, Italy. North Battleford's Jovica "Jay" Djukic will com...

Jun 29, 2022

North Stars thank Reichert for years of service at AGM

The Battlefords North Stars held its AGM Monday night at the Gold Eagle Lodge in North Battleford. The Financial report did show a small loss this year of $13,733 for the team, though that can be attr...

Jun 28, 2022