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Battlefords businesses hope Phase 4 leads to more

The announcement of the province Tuesday, laying out the remaining dates of Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan's fourth phase, is providing more optimism for Battlefords businesses.Robin Petersen of Blend Rest...

Jun 30, 2020

North Stars feel impact of playoff cancellation but remain optimistic heading into the fall

The Battlefords North Stars held their Annual General Meeting (AGM) Monday night, offering a reflection on the last fiscal year, as well as a look ahead to what's to come in the fall and moving forwar...

Jun 30, 2020

Capitol Theatre and Dekker Centre making plans to re-open

Whether it's a movie night out with friends at the Capitol Theatre, or taking in an evening of performance during a night on the town at the Dekker Centre; the theatre is an integral piece of communit...

Jun 30, 2020

RCMP requesting public assistance in locating 29-year-old woman

UPDATE: The Turtleford RCMP have reported Samantha Bluecloud has been located safe and sound.The Turtleford RCMP is asking for public's assistance in finding a missing 29-year-old woman from Thunderch...

Jun 29, 2020

North Sask River Baseball League sets start date for season

It was a home run announcement for baseball players and fans alike in northern Saskatchewan: baseball season is just around the corner.The North Saskatchewan River Baseball League (NSRBL) has set a st...

Jun 29, 2020

Online English language training coming to Saskatchewan's Great Plains College

A local opportunity for newcomers to Canada to take English language training online has arrived in Saskatchewan.Great Plains College has announced they will be assuming the coordination of the Saskat...

Jun 29, 2020

32-year-old Thunderchild woman reported missing

Turtleford RCMP is requesting the public's help in finding 32-year-old DeeDee Steele from Thunderchild First Nation. RCMP said Steele's family has not heard from her since Friday and is worried about ...

Jun 28, 2020

Chief of Saskatchewan Highway Patrol fired over questionable purchases

The former chief of the Saskatchewan Highway Patrol is suing for damages alleging he was wrongfully dismissed.Highways Ministry Communications Executive Director Doug Wakabayashi confirmed that Robin ...

Jun 26, 2020

Chamber of Commerce to fill position following second vice-chair's retirement

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce will have a position to fill after Vivian Whitecalf announced her retirement.Whitecalf was the Battlefords Area Tribal Chiefs (BATC) representative on the board as ...

Jun 26, 2020

Former North Stars Sinclair, Spagrud reflect on junior careers in the Battlefords

MacGregor Sinclair and Cody Spagrud are a couple of names North Stars' fans are sure to remember fondly for some time.Together the two played a key role on not one, but two league championship teams, ...

Jun 25, 2020