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Business steady at campgrounds after restrictions eased

A week into July, parks and campgrounds are seeing steady numbers of visitors.Prior to rainfall, the Battlefords Provincial Park filled up quickly for the July long weekend after slowly easing restric...

Jul 08, 2020

Local soccer program ‘kicks off’ in the Battlefords

The Battlefords United Football Club (BUFC) began their training this week, as part of the local soccer organization's return to the sport this summer.The soccer season will not feature games against ...

Jul 08, 2020

City reminds residents to be proactive towards flooding damage

The Battlefords area saw some heavy rainfall last night that has resulted in some flooding.The City of North Battleford is reminding residents of a few things they can do to help reduce the risk of ba...

Jul 08, 2020

Baseball’s return proves a hit in all-Battlefords season opener

Tuesday evening at Beaver Lions Stadium marked a triumphant return for baseball in the Battlefords community. After weeks of anticipation following the announcement of the senior baseball season, the ...

Jul 08, 2020

Family of man in Saskatoon police arrest video say they haven’t seen or heard from him since his release from jail

The man at the centre of a violent arrest video in Saskatoon over the weekend hasn't been seen since his release from jailAccording to a statement posted on the Indigenous Joint Action Coalition's Fac...

Jul 08, 2020

Fishing licences aren’t required in Saskatchewan this weekend

Anglers could be busy in Saskatchewan this weekend.The summer free fishing weekend is Saturday and Sunday, when residents and visitors don't need a licence to fish in any of the province's bodies of w...

Jul 07, 2020

Violent incident between Saskatoon police and Indigenous man ‘unnecessary,’ says man who taped it

The man who videotaped an incident between Saskatoon police and an Indigenous man Saturday afternoon says it didn't have to become violent.Frank Collins lives near the yard where the incident took pla...

Jul 07, 2020

AAA Stars looking forward to the fall amid summer of transition

When the Battlefords AAA Stars return to the ice this fall, the team will do so looking to reestablish themselves as a force in the Saskatchewan Male U18 AAA Hockey League (SMAAAHL) this season. Head ...

Jul 07, 2020

Baseball’s back: NSRBL return to feature all-Battlefords showdown Tuesday

Baseball is just a night away from announcing its return with a bang in the Battlefords.The Battlefords Trappers and North Battleford Beavers will face off in an all local showdown Tuesday night, to o...

Jul 06, 2020

Local Battlefords golfer wins junior tour event in Regina

North Battleford local, Shae Maunula is quickly establishing himself as a force on the 10-and-under youth golf circuit.Shae took home the Boys 9-10 Division title this week, shooting 72 at the Maple L...

Jul 06, 2020