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Spreading hope at the Melfort Hospital

Spreading light in the darkness of the COVID-19 pandemic around Saskatchewan is the goal for a staff member at the Melfort Hospital.Licensed Practical Nurse, Laura Alexander decided to use Christmas L...

Nov 23, 2020

Saskatchewan's oldest person turns 113 in Melfort

Another birthday was celebrated by the oldest resident of Saskatchewan.A parade and birthday party was held for Reitta Fennel of Melfort as she turned 113.Fennel's grandaughter-in-law Carmen Irvine to...

Nov 20, 2020

North Stars host annual 3-on-3 tourney

After receiving the news yesterday afternoon that their games this weekend versus Flin Flon would be postponed, the Battlefords North Stars made sure to still get the blood pumping Friday morning at t...

Nov 20, 2020

AAA Sharks to kick off season with weekend home-and-home

The Battlefords AAA Sharks will kick off their regular season this weekend, with a home-and-home versus the Prince Albert Bears. Saturday afternoon the team will travel to Prince Albert, before return...

Nov 20, 2020

North Stars weekend series with Bombers postponed till further notice

The Battlefords North Stars' game this weekend versus the Flin Flon Bombers, has been postponed until further notice.In a post to social media, the North Stars announced the postponement is due to Fli...

Nov 19, 2020

Lights of Hope holiday display in Battleford starts Saturday night

If you are in Battleford on the weekend don't forget to take a drive by the Historic Lions Park to see all the trees illuminated, marking the start of the holiday season. The Battleford Community Spir...

Nov 19, 2020

Twinkle Tour to celebrate holiday spirit next month

Residents of North Battleford are invited to untangle their string lights and hang the stockings, as the third-annual Twinkle Tour will go ahead next month.Presented by 1050 CJNB, in partnership with ...

Nov 19, 2020

Project Poinsettia cancelled this year

For the last number of years, Project Poinsettia has been a staple of the Christmas season in the Battlefords and Meadow Lake. However, this year the event will not be held, due to the ongoing pandemi...

Nov 18, 2020

Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation investigating shooting of livestock

Warning: This article contains a photo of a graphic image.Saskatchewan has been experiencing an upward trend in the criminal shooting of livestock throughout this year.Due to an abundance of reported ...

Nov 18, 2020

Empty Stocking Fund campaign now in full swing

The Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre is encouraging people to give to the Empty Stocking Fund, with more people in need this year due to the impact of COVID-19."A lot of people are not wo...

Nov 17, 2020