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Battleford council supports zoning path for new chemical warehouse in industrial park

A chemical warehouse and retail outlet proposed for Battleford's industrial park has cleared an early hurdle, with council supporting a zoning interpretation amid safety and environmental concerns.Tow...

May 06, 2025

'We need a break': James Smith Cree Nation Chief urges caution following destructive wildfire

The fire situation is now considered under control on James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN), but there are lingering effects for several community members who lost their homes in the weekend blaze."There are...

May 05, 2025

Domestic violence survivor adds voice to Red Dress Day movement

Kerry Benjoe knows the devastation domestic violence can cause. "I'm an amputee. I lost my left leg because of [domestic] violence."The journalist, originally from Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation, has a...

May 04, 2025

'It was a dream come true': Martin Smith cherishes time as North Stars head coach

With the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) season officially at a close, the Battlefords North Stars say a fond farewell to head coach Martin Smith as he is no longer filling the position for n...

May 02, 2025

Thai refugees in Rosthern spark interest in sport of Sepak Takraw

With agile moves known as the horse kick serve, sunback spike, and roll spike, Sepak Takraw is certainly a sport that makes those passing by slow down to watch. It's not quite volleyball or badminton ...

May 01, 2025

'A compassionate approach': North Battleford changes how CSOs respond to public intoxication

A bylaw change now lets Community Safety Officers (CSOs) release intoxicated individuals they encounter, without needing RCMP intervention first. It is part of a shift towards a 'trauma-informed appro...

Apr 30, 2025

P.A. paramedics struck by car in Vegas face long recovery and mounting U.S. medical bills

The mother of a Prince Albert paramedic, one of two struck by a vehicle in Las Vegas, is happy to have her daughter recovering back in Saskatchewan, but the pressure of American medical bills is mount...

Apr 30, 2025

'If you don’t vote, you don’t get an opinion': Battlefords voters have their say on election day

Voters in the Battlefords headed to their assigned polls today to choose Canada's 25th prime minister - and who will represent them as their local member of Parliament.Outside the Don Ross Centre Gym,...

Apr 28, 2025

Meadow Lake volunteer recognized nationally for decades of community work

A Meadow Lake woman is being recognized as one of Ducks Unlimited Canada's (DUC) top volunteers in the country for 2025.With National Volunteer Week approaching from April 27 to May 3, DUC is recogniz...

Apr 25, 2025

'Anything is possible': North Battleford Spurs set to represent Canada at Saskatoon World Cup

A tight-knit soccer team from North Battleford will soon step onto the field wearing the red and white. The North Battleford Spurs - a team built on years of friendship, resilience and love for the ga...

Apr 24, 2025