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"It's a selfless act": Living organ donor saves brother's life and raises awareness

"If I had to do it again and I had another kidney to be able to provide, I would do it," Jenna Lockert said.In 2014, Lockert donated her kidney to her brother, Kyle Deck. He suffered from IgA nephropa...

Sep 12, 2024

From teacher to politician: Tom Kroczynski of Sask NDP

The provincial election is just a few weeks away, and the Battlefords NDP candidate Tom Kroczynski appears optimistic about the upcoming battle."I'm feeling happy. It's exciting to meet all the people...

Sep 10, 2024

'Sexual violence doesn't discriminate': fundraising run planned to support victims

The Battlefords and Area Sexual Assault Centre (BASAC) hopes people will join their 5K walk/run later this month to help support sexual assault victims and raise awareness among the community.BASAC ha...

Sep 09, 2024

Battlefords students share thoughts on cellphone bans in school

A new provincial law, that restricts cell phone use in the classroom, is getting mixed reviews from high school students in the Battlefords area. The measures were introduced in Saskatchewan for the 2...

Sep 05, 2024

Province invests $17.1 million to increase community safety

Saskatchewan announced a $17.1 million investment in a multi-ministry approach to create safe neighbourhoods with police force expansion, new officer training, and additional enforcement tools focused...

Sep 05, 2024

Smash a pumpkin to raise funds for mental health

A local man hopes to raise awareness for mental health issues through this year's fundraising trade show. Damien Gagne spoke about his own battle with mental health, noting many others struggle with w...

Sep 03, 2024

Edmonton Oilers sign centre Leon Draisaitl to eight-year extension

The Edmonton Oilers have signed star centre Leon Draisaitl to an eight-year contract extension, the club announced Tuesday.The contract has an average annual value of US$14 million, the highest in NHL...

Sep 03, 2024

Gaudreau's widow, Meredith, remembers husband in heartfelt social media posts

The widow of Johnny Gaudreau called her husband "the absolute best dad in the world" and thanked him for "the best years of my life" in two Instagram posts paying tribute to the NHL player who was kil...

Aug 31, 2024

Battlefords Citizens on Patrol sees success with Child Reunite Service; keeps city in check

Battlefords Citizens on Patrol (COPP) plans to continue a service that helped reunite lost children with their families at public events. The group initiated it's Child Reunite Service during the Batt...

Aug 30, 2024

Wassermann struggles in opening Para-Rowing heat

Day 2 of the 2024 Paralympic Games was on Friday as a handful of more sports got underway.One of those events was Para-Rowing, as the PR1 Men's Single Sculls had their first heat.Competing in the spor...

Aug 30, 2024