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RCMP honour late La Loche resident who impacted many local officers

A social media post from the Saskatchewan RCMP has struck the heart strings of residents across the province. The Facebook post, which has been shared more than 1,000 times, tells the story of Richard...

Nov 30, 2021

Battlefords Minor Hockey partners with Oilers for Colby’s Kids

The Battlefords Minor Hockey Association has announced they will be hosting a special follow-up to their First Shift Program, called Colby's Kids. A multi-week program running Dec. 10 to Jan. 28, Colb...

Nov 30, 2021

Homeless shelter open again after renovations

Called "Miwasin Kikinaw: Our Home is Good," the Battlefords' homeless shelter is open again for those in need. This Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs Inc. (BATC) is the current manager/operator of the ...

Nov 30, 2021

Battlefords Chamber begins election procedures

It's election season for the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce.The nominations committee has been convened to head up the elections process this year at the chamber and seats on the board of directors a...

Nov 30, 2021

Gold medal mission complete for JP II Crusaders

The pathway to any provincial champion is a long one, but for the 2021 4A winning John Paul II Collegiate boys volleyball team, it began more than two years ago.North Battleford's catholic high school...

Nov 30, 2021

Turtleford honoured with provincial Communities in Bloom award

The Town of Turtleford is thrilled to have a new feather in its cap after receiving a Saskatchewan Communities in Bloom 'Special Recognition' award this year.The award recognizes the town's Memorial P...

Nov 29, 2021

Stars fall to Weyburn in OT; take five of possible six points on trip

The Battlefords North Stars wrapped up their three-in-three road swing Saturday, falling 4-3 in overtime, to the Red Wings in Weyburn. K.T. Walters scored a pair for the Stars in the loss, while Jake ...

Nov 28, 2021

North Stars shoot for eighth straight in wrap of weekend swing

Coming off back-to-back wins over Notre Dame and Estevan, the Battlefords North Stars will look to wrap a perfect three-game road swing Saturday night, in Weyburn. Team outlook In search of their eigh...

Nov 27, 2021

Meili says more support needed for rural healthcare

Saskatchewan NDP Leader Ryan Meili said he wants to see the provincial government show more support for rural healthcare, following his stop in the Battlefords area Thursday.Meili and Saskatchewan Hea...

Nov 27, 2021

North Stars top Bruins 2-1 in Estevan for seventh straight win

The Battlefords North Stars extended their winning streak to seven games Friday, topping the Estevan Bruins 2-1 in Estevan. A matchup featuring the top two offenses in the league - each averaging over...

Nov 27, 2021