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Former North Stars captain, Southgate shines bright for Lindenwood

Battlefords local and former North Stars' captain Jake Southgate has hit the ground running this year in his first season of NCAA Division I hockey with the Lindenwood Lions in Saint Charles, Missouri...

Dec 15, 2023

Silvernagle rink to make seventh appearance at Viterra Curling Championship

It's official! The Robyn Silvernagle rink will be back to defend their provincial curling title when the Viterra Scotties Provincial Curling Championship takes over the Tisdale RECPlex in Tisdale, on ...

Dec 14, 2023

P.A. man calls out Sask. healthcare system after wife dies from toe infection

A Prince Albert man believes an overwhelmed provincial healthcare system is to blame for his wife's death.Elaine Gassner passed away on Nov. 5 after spending nearly the last six months of her life in ...

Dec 13, 2023

Sharks goalie, Classen named SFU18AAAHL First Star for November

The Saskatchewan Female U18 AAA Hockey League (SFU18AAAHL) recently announced its three stars for the month of November, with a Battlefords AAA Sharks' puck-stopper taking centre stage.Sharks' goalie ...

Dec 13, 2023

New program fills health care vacancies in the Battlefords

The Rural and Remote Recruitment Incentive Program appears to be making progress in recruiting health care workers to Saskatchewan and according to one government official, the Battlefords is one area...

Dec 13, 2023

Battlefords Emergency Shelter to make sure homeless have festive meal for Christmas

The Battlefords homeless shelter, operated by Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs Inc. (BATC), will help make sure homeless people using the facility aren't left out this Christmas season.Acting coordina...

Dec 11, 2023

Cunningham brings size, athleticism to North Stars' crease

The Battlefords North Stars recently added a new face between the pipes, with the acquisition of goaltender, Logan Cunningham from the Edmonton Oil Kings of the Western Hockey League (WHL). At 18 year...

Dec 11, 2023

RCMP looking for missing man in La Loche area

La Loche RCMP are asking for help finding a missing 24-year-old man.Jaydin Campbell left Fort McMurray, Alberta on Dec. 6 with plans to travel to the rural community. He told loved ones two days later...

Dec 11, 2023

Advocates look to stem radicalization as anger mounts over Israel-Hamas war

CALGARY - An Alberta woman whose son was killed while fighting with Islamic extremists in Syria is worried anger over the conflict between Israel and Hamas could lead to an increase in radicalization....

Dec 10, 2023

Battlefords RCMP searching for missing man

Battlefords RCMP are seeking public help in locating a missing man. Treyden Arcand was last seen early Thursday morning at around 4:00 and is reported missing from North Battleford. He is described as...

Dec 10, 2023