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Possible COVID-19 exposure in Cut Knife

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is issuing an advisory after confirmation that an individual who was at a business in Cut Knife tested positive for COVID-19 during the time when they were likely inf...

Jul 20, 2020

Pius Pfeifer remembered by family and community ahead of funeral

On Monday, a pioneer of the Battlefords community will be laid to rest.Pius Pfeifer, long-time businessman and community builder, passed away July 11 at the age of 90. He leaves behind a legacy of ind...

Jul 18, 2020

Missing North Battleford woman found

Ashley Gliege was located safe and sound.The 30-year-old North Battleford resident was declared missing July 16, before law enforcement confirmed her status on Friday.--josh.ryan@jpbg.caOn Twitter: @J...

Jul 17, 2020

Battlefords RCMP ask public for help in locating missing woman

UPDATE: Ashley Gliege has now been located. -North Battleford RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing 30 year-old female.Ashley Gliege of North Battleford was reported missing t...

Jul 17, 2020

Colby Friedrich finishes junior golf career on a high note

Local golfer Colby Friedrich wrapped up his junior golfing career with a sixth place finish at the Saskatchewan Junior Boys Championship this week in Swift Current.Friedrich got out to a great start t...

Jul 17, 2020

‘Uncomfortable… but it absolutely needs to be talked about’: systemic racism experiences in Melfort

Following nearly two months of protests around the world sparked by the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minn., the discussion of systemic racism made its way to Melfort.A panel discussion and ...

Jul 17, 2020

Friedrich nears top of leaderboard following second day of Sask. tournament

It should be a down-to-the-wire finish at the 94th Sask. Junior Boy's Championship this week. Held in conjunction with the junior girl's championship, July 14 to 16 at the Elmwood Golf and Country Clu...

Jul 15, 2020

Beavers, Trappers set for round two of all-Battlefords matchup Thursday

While it feels as though the North Sask. River Baseball League (NSRBL) season has just begun - in the blink of an eye the schedule is already nearing its mid-way mark. Featuring a shortened campaign t...

Jul 15, 2020

Battlefords RCMP continue to receive key funding from province

North Battleford RCMP, along with detachments across the province, will continue to receive grant funding from the provincial government through the Municipal Police Grants program.A total of $770,000...

Jul 15, 2020

Stars trade Dmyterko to Calgary of AJHL

The Battlefords North Stars have traded goaltender, Adam Dmyterko to the Calgary Canucks of the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) for a player development fee (PDF).Following a five game stint with ...

Jul 14, 2020