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Big River man arrested in Spiritwood

A man is in custody after he refused to provide his name to police. An outstanding warrant was out for his arrest.On April 6 at approximately 2 a.m., Spiritwood RCMP received the call of a suspicious ...

Apr 08, 2022

Beavers/Trappers to join forces for spring NSRBL season

Senior baseball fans in the Battlefords are in for a thrill this year at Beaver Lions Stadium, as the North Battleford Beavers and Battlefords Trappers have announced the teams will amalgamate to form...

Apr 08, 2022

NSRBL sets schedule, outlook for spring 2022

The North Sask River Baseball League (NSRBL) held their annual general meeting this week, to discuss the upcoming senior baseball season.From start times and season schedules, to the status of teams a...

Apr 07, 2022

Unity Composite High making most of return to athletics this year

Back-to-back provincial medals at Hoopla for the senior basketball teams are just the latest highlights for Unity Composite High School, in the midst of a season to remember for their athletics progra...

Apr 07, 2022

Kiwanis Music Festival celebrates 90th Anniversary Gala Concert

From classical piano ballads to folk songs, original compositions and fiddle tunes, the Dekker Centre was alive with music Tuesday night at the Battlefords Kiwanis Music Festival's 90th Anniversary Ga...

Apr 06, 2022

Brad Johner and Johner Boys to perform for Wilkie fundraiser

The Wilkie & District Culture, Parks and Recreation Board are holding a special fundraising concert, featuring Brad Johner and The Johner Boys, in support of a new Wilkie swimming pool.Taking plac...

Apr 05, 2022

Local curler, Reid takes bronze on national stage

North Battleford's Jack Reid can add 'national bronze medalist' to his curling resume, following a third-place finish for Saskatchewan's Team Bernath at the 2022 New Holland Canadian U-21 Curling Cham...

Apr 05, 2022

Local Gretzky fan believes thieves specifically targeted his collection

To say it's been an emotional few days is an understatement for Aron Gratias.He recently discovered a massive Wayne Gretzky and hockey memorabilia collection he has accumulated over the last 40-plus y...

Apr 04, 2022

Bike for Breakfast returns summer 2022

After a breakout fundraising campaign in 2021, Bike for Breakfast is back with ambitions to expand.The cross-provincial cycling trip to garner funding in support of breakfast programs at schools in th...

Apr 04, 2022

Nico Hawryliw Fund Supports Junior Golf in the Battlefords

North Battleford Golf and Country Club has been named the recipient of this year's annual grant from the Nico Hawryliw Fund.Presented by Nico's parents, Alli and Lionel Hawryliw to Dana Johnson, Direc...

Apr 04, 2022