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Edam resident receives Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal

Surrounded by friends and family in the community that he has called home for over 101 years, Edam's Thomas Terpstra was recently presented with the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal.Terpstra ...

Jul 11, 2023

Family of missing woman Ashley Morin still hope for answers

Family and supporters of missing North Battleford woman Ashley Morin took part in a walk in North Battleford Sunday to continue to raise awareness that Morin has still not been found. Morin, 31, of Ah...

Jul 10, 2023

Prince Albert and Northern Saskatchewan struggle with job losses in first half of 2023

The first half of 2023 has been tough on Prince Albert and Northern Saskatchewan when it comes to jobs. According to Statistics Canada's monthly report, the region has around 1,900 fewer people now th...

Jul 10, 2023

'Ride for a Vet' a success in Battlefords area

This year's "Ride for a Vet" saw a good turnout in the Battlefords area.Hosted by the Original Nine Riding Association, the annual motorcycle rally fundraiser was held Saturday."It was a great day," p...

Jul 10, 2023

Wilkie Farmers Market started by family, for community

There are few sights that say summertime in Saskatchewan like an outdoor Farmers Market. A staple of the season in many towns and small city centres across the province, and especially in the northwes...

Jul 07, 2023

NSRBL wraps regular season, playoff picture set

The North Sask River Baseball League (NSRBL) regular season wrapped up Thursday night, with three games on the docket to solidify playoff seeding for the opening round of the senior baseball playoffs....

Jul 07, 2023

Bandits softball kicks off provincials this weekend

Softball provincials swing into action this weekend, with a trio of Battlefords Bandits teams playing.The U19 Bandits are in Regina, while the U11s will have two teams competing as hosts of the U11 pr...

Jul 07, 2023

Firefighters Appreciation barbecue recognizes team effort fighting wildfires

The Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs (BATC) held a Firefighter Appreciation barbecue at the Western Development Museum in North Battleford Thursday, showing appreciation for all those who played a par...

Jul 06, 2023

Vikings standout, Gubbe ready for Canada Cup experience

It has been a whirlwind start to his football journey for Battlefords local, Max Gubbe. Since first hitting the gridiron with the North Battleford Comprehensive High School Vikings' football team two ...

Jul 05, 2023

RCMP search for missing Onion Lake woman

A woman from Onion Lake Cree Nation has been reported as missing. Sonya Robin Stanley, 36, was last seen Saturday at 12 p.m.RCMP have described her as 170 cm tall, weighing 80 kg, and she was last see...

Jul 05, 2023