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Boys and Girls Club announce scavenger hunt fundraiser

The Boys and Girls Club of the Battlefords are hoping to get families across the region to explore the community with a new fundraiser this July. Due to the cancellation of the annual Race for Kids ev...

Jun 06, 2020

North Stars bolster pipeline with eight selections in Bantam Draft

It was a successful day at the draft table for the Battlefords North Stars Friday.The Stars made eight selections at the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) Annual Bantam Draft, including seven f...

Jun 05, 2020

Former Prince Albert resident wows judges on America's Got Talent

Saskatchewan fans of the popular show America's Got Talent may have recognized a familiar face this week, while tuning in for the second round of auditions.Jennifer Fraser, 40, who was born in Prince ...

Jun 05, 2020

Mayor says Phase five announcement has significant implications for North Battleford

Saskatchewan residents are unlikely to see the ban on large gatherings change prior to next year, putting even more economic pressure on municipalities. The province announced the splitting up of Phas...

Jun 05, 2020

Local daycares prepare for phase three of Re-Open Plan Monday

Phase three of the Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan takes effect Monday, and among the key changes will be the capacity limits on daycares. Over the last two months, daycare centres have been limited to just...

Jun 05, 2020

North Stars deal Loon-Stewardson to Prince George of BCHL

He may have only spent a couple of seasons in the Battlefords, but it didn't take long for Quintin Loon-Stewardson to become a fan favourite with his dazzling puck handling, laser shot, and unmatched ...

Jun 04, 2020

North Battleford to use federal funding for new water meters

Earlier this week, the federal government announced the accelerated allocation of $2.2 billion in expected infrastructure funding to Canadian cities. The funds, which are a result of the federal gas t...

Jun 04, 2020

Crop report shows Northwestern region ahead of five-year average

The Saskatchewan Crop Report for May 26 to June 1 shows dry conditions last week allowed farmers to nearly complete seeding in all regions of the province. Provincially, 96 per cent of the crop is now...

Jun 04, 2020

WDM awaiting Phase 4 re-opening with exhibit development

As businesses and storefronts across the community begin to slowly re-open their doors, in accordance with the Re-open Saskatchewan Plan, one local staple still awaiting their return to business is th...

Jun 03, 2020

Virtual Reality Arcade to reopen doors soon

As June 8 approaches, many businesses across the province are busy preparing for their re-opening during phase three of the provincial government's plan.Strict guidelines for customers, new protocols ...

Jun 03, 2020