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North Stars open preseason with back-to-back wins over Kindersley Monday

Forward Bradley Blake scored twice in the rookie game, while Holden Doell registered a goal and two points in the main camp contest, as the Battlefords North Stars opened their preseason Monday with a...

Sep 07, 2021

James Smith Cree Nation shooting suspect in custody

Shawn Moostoos has been taken into custody without incident.RCMP said the 33-year-old from James Smith Cree Nation was arrested Monday afternoon around 4 p.m. at a residence in Melfort. An emergency a...

Sep 06, 2021

“I Wear Red’ photography offers healing for MMIW mother

On July 11, 2020, Freda Weeseekase joined a group no mother or family wants to be a part of.That group is MMIW - Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.Her 19-year-old daughter Hailey Belange...

Sep 05, 2021

Unity Paw Park to hold 10th-anniversary celebration next weekend

The Unity Paw Park will be celebrating 10 years in the community next Saturday, Sept. 11 from 2-4 p.m.The fundraising event will feature a weight pulling demo, obedience class demonstrations and more....

Sep 04, 2021

Twin Rivers Curling Club not expecting vaccine requirement to start season

Curling season is just around the corner, and as such, the Twin Rivers Curling Club is readying preparations for the return of the sport this fall.Earlier this week, Curling Canada sent out a release ...

Sep 03, 2021

Stars training camp continues in preparation for pre-season Monday

In less than 96 hours, the Battlefords North Stars will take to the ice to open their pre-season versus the rival Kindersley Klippers at the West Central Events Centre in Kindersley.Following fall cam...

Sep 02, 2021

Drivers urged to watch speed for safe back to school year

With many schools back in session this week the City of North Battleford is reminding drivers to watch their speeds around school zones. The city's Community Safety Officer (CSO) Commander Alain Manib...

Sep 02, 2021

Students, staff share excitement as new school year begins

As Grade 11 student, Ava Beausoleil, sat in the common area at North Battleford Comprehensive High School, she couldn't help but smile, being surrounded by friends once again on the first day of schoo...

Sep 01, 2021

Northern filmmaker honoured with TIFF Emerging Talent Award

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has announced La Ronge filmmaker Danis Goulet will receive the Emerging Talent Award later this month.In bestowing Goulet with the honour, she was descri...

Sep 01, 2021

SJHL implements mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy

With training camps already well underway, and the start of the hockey season fast approaching, the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) has announced a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for t...

Sep 01, 2021