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North Stars searching for 'right fit' at assistant coach

The Battlefords North Stars are in the market for an assistant coach.Following the announcement last week that assistant, Rob Holoien would be stepping away from his position to move closer to home, t...

May 26, 2021

Local soccer programs could begin games next week following provincial announcement

The Battlefords' minor soccer programs could begin playing games as early as next week, following Tuesday's announcement from the province that outdoor sports have been added to Step One of Saskatchew...

May 25, 2021

Campgrounds continue to fill in Saskatchewan

Despite damp outdoor conditions, Saskatchewan residents have continued to flock to campgrounds since they opened earlier this spring.The reservation launch from the province in April saw a 110 per cen...

May 24, 2021

Care home residents in Saskatchewan soon can have more visitors

Every resident of every one of Saskatchewan's long-term and personal care homes soon will be allowed to have more visitors.On Thursday, the provincial government announced that, starting May 30, all p...

May 21, 2021

Holy Family's Sherry Landry receives Connie Acton Award of Merit

Local educator, Sherry Landry has been named the recipient of the Connie Acton Award of Merit for 2021. A member of the school division for over 20 years- the last 12 of which have been spent as assis...

May 20, 2021

Grads get good news from Saskatchewan government

Graduation ceremonies in Saskatchewan are expected to grow in the coming weeks.The Saskatchewan government revealed Wednesday that, starting May 30, outdoor graduation ceremonies can include up to 150...

May 19, 2021

Red Pheasant celebrates Gas Bar grand opening in North Battleford

Wednesday afternoon marked the grand opening of the Red Pheasant Cree Nation Centex Gas Bar in North Battleford. Chief of Red Pheasant, Clinton Wuttunee called it a "very exciting day," for the Red Ph...

May 19, 2021

UPDATE: Missing woman from Witchekan Lake First Nation found

Update: Spiritwood RCMP announced on Saturday that Ina Starblanket has been found and is safe. Spiritwood RCMP is requesting public assistance to help locate 45 year-old Ina Starblanket.According to a...

May 19, 2021

Allen Sapp Gallery highlights local talent with Art Club display

The Allen Sapp Gallery is holding a local art display until the beginning of next month. Featuring the work of those in the Battlefords Art Club, the display is set up on the lower level of the Allen ...

May 18, 2021

Flags raised in Battlefords for Sexual Assault Awareness Week

May 17 to 21 is Sexual Assault Awareness Week in Saskatchewan.To help raise awareness locally, the City of North Battleford and Town of Battleford each raised a flag for the Battlefords and Area Sexua...

May 17, 2021