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Local electrician shares story for mental health awareness

As people across Saskatchewan have struggled with their mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic, one woman is hoping her story will help others reach out.A journeyman electrician for 13 years, Lian...

Feb 18, 2021

Wintertainment activities continue with skating and crafts Wednesday

Day three of Wintertainment took place Wednesday in North Battleford, giving residents the opportunity to get out in the community, and take part in the city's planned events. Free public skating was ...

Feb 17, 2021

Support pours in for family of deceased healthcare worker

A GoFundMe for the family of a local healthcare worker in North Battleford has raised more than $85,000. According to the page's organizers, 34 year-old Tom Thomas passed away Monday in the hospital e...

Feb 17, 2021

Ice games bring community together for outdoor Wintertainment

The weather may be cold and the ice slippery, but that didn't stop residents from braving the outdoor elements for some winter ice games on Tuesday afternoon in North Battleford.As part of the of the ...

Feb 16, 2021

Town of Battleford accepting tenders for land leases

The Town of Battleford is now accepting sealed tenders for agriculture land leases. Residents will have until Feb. 19 at 12 p.m. to submit their tenders with the five-year lease period beginning March...

Feb 16, 2021

Province offers free fishing for Family Day Weekend

Saskatchewan residents willing to brave the cold, are invited to give ice fishing a try this Family Day weekend.The province is offering free fishing with no license required on all provincial water b...

Feb 12, 2021

Traffic stop results in significant methamphetamine seizure near Maidstone

Maidstone RCMP seized a significant amount of illicit drugs during a traffic stop Tuesday evening.Around 7:30 p.m., a vehicle travelling east on Highway 16 near Maidstone, was stopped by police for sp...

Feb 11, 2021

WDM to launch virtual video program on Violet McNaughton

North Battleford's Western Development Museum (WDM) is hosting a new video program about Saskatchewan's Violet McNaughton, a leader in the women's rights movement in Canada in the first half of the 20...

Feb 10, 2021

How you’ll know when you’re eligible for a COVID vaccination

The province released more details of its vaccine rollout plan Tuesday, and though there are some puzzle pieces missing, the bits of the picture are more clear around how people will be told they're e...

Feb 10, 2021

NB local Albers ‘excited for opportunity ahead’ after signing with Twins

Saskatchewan's Andrew Albers is getting another shot at the big leagues.After spending the last three seasons playing professional baseball overseas, the North Battleford product is headed back to the...

Feb 10, 2021