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Two Paradise Hill men charged in copper wire theft

Two men from Paradise Hill are facing charges after an investigation into a copper wire theft earlier this month. Turtleford RCMP said they first received a report of the incident on Nov. 4 at around ...

Nov 20, 2024

Dwight King receives Leadership Excellence Award for inspiring youth through sports

The Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association (SPRA) has announced the 2024 Sask Recreation Awards winners, honouring four individuals and organizations for their commitment to enhancing recreatio...

Nov 20, 2024

Canada Post strike leaves P.A. physiotherapist without essential eyewear, unable to work

Ranju Pillai is a physiotherapist in Prince Albert, but she hasn't been able to do her job since the Canada Post strike began last week. Pillai has an eye disorder called keratoconus which results in ...

Nov 19, 2024

'They are not alone': Sask. RCMP address rising domestic violence with prevention and support programs

Saskatchewan RCMP jurisdictions have seen a 13 per cent increase in intimate partner and family violence over the past five years. Sergeant Kim Stewart hopes to raise awareness about available resourc...

Nov 19, 2024

Chamber reaction: Postal strike in rural Sask. sparks concerns for businesses and holiday shipping

As the ongoing Canada Post strike is disrupting rural Saskatchewan businesses and residents, the Battlefords Chamber leadership are concerned about the escalating challenges during the holiday season....

Nov 18, 2024

Big red sleigh brings holiday spirit to kick off Battlefords Empty Stocking Fund

A big red sleigh landed in front of the Battlefords food bank on Friday, marking the beginning of this year's Empty Stocking Fund.The Battleford District Food and Resource Centre (BDFRC) is committed ...

Nov 16, 2024

'In the end, nobody wins': North Battleford postal workers strike for better working conditions

As postal strikes begin across the country, Canada Post workers in North Battleford faced the biting cold Friday morning, standing on the street with signs in hand, determined to make their voices hea...

Nov 15, 2024

RCMP begins nationwide rollout of body cameras for frontline officers

Over the next 12 to 18 months, 10,000 frontline RCMP officers across the country will begin wearing body cameras on their chests while responding to calls.The RCMP announced Thursday that officers wil...

Nov 14, 2024

Hawtin elected mayor in North Battleford; Battleford, Meadow Lake await results

The polls are closed and the results of the 2024 municipal elections are slowly coming to light. In North Battleford, the results are historic after Kelli Hawtin was elected as the first woman to be m...

Nov 13, 2024

'Giving back' : BUH nurses merge to expand community impact

The Saskatchewan Union of Nurses Local 33 at Battleford Union Hospital (BUH) is preparing to amalgamate with nearby hospital unions, aiming to amplify the voices of registered nurses and enhance their...

Nov 13, 2024