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Game 4 heroics
Williams scores OT winner to send North Stars to SJHL semis
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Best Campground
Tobin Lake Leisure: A premier camping experience
business
New buyer announced for Osprey Wings
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WHL Draft
Raiders win second straight WHL Draft Lottery, will pick second overall
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Giving back
SIGA & Gold Eagle Casino donate $10,000 to Battlefords Food Bank to help with food insecurity
council meeting
Public hearing called for homeless shelter relocation
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Gravy Bowl 2024
Curds all the way: Knotty Pine crowned poutine champs again
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Saskatchewan
TO TAX OR NOT TO TAX?
Economists hope to dispel myths as carbon tax increase approaches
It has its critics and its supporters, but who is right and who is wrong when it comes to the debate over the federal carbon tax?As of April 1, that levy will rise from $65 to $80 a tonne, representing an increase of 23 per cent. That increase will mean a rise in energy bills and an addition of roughly three cents a li...
14h ago
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Time to vote
PBCN prepares for election
Members of Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation head to the polls next month.The election for chief and council has been scheduled for April 9 and a list of candidates was released Monday by the electoral officer. They have however indicated the list is still subject to change and may have to do in part with a requirement all ...
17h ago
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RCMP won't yet release names of four people found dead in home near Neudorf
The RCMP will not yet release the names of the four people found dead at a Saskatchewan farm, but said their families have been notified.980 CJME has confirmed the property near Neudorf where the four adults were found dead on Sunday is owned by JoAnne and Gary Bender.A news release from RCMP said said the initial inve...
19h ago
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Outstanding achievement
Prince Albert singer receives Golden Buzzer on Canada's Got Talent
Prince Albert's Rebecca Strong has inspired an entire country.During Tuesday night's episode of Canada's Got Talent, Strong's audition resulted in her receiving the 'Golden Buzzer' and $25,000 from CIBC.(Citytv)Strong sang the song 'Stone Cold' by Demi Lovato. Immediately after her moving performance, she was asked by ...
Mar 27, 2024
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Raising awareness
Stories of pain and perseverance shared at Residential Schools conference
Those who endured and survived some of Canada's darkest moments in history came together for the start of a two-day conference in North Battleford.The Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs Inc. (BATC) and the Acahkos Awasisak-Star Children project invited a number of guest speakers to attend the conference taking place at t...
2h ago
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Game 4 heroics
Williams scores OT winner to send North Stars to SJHL semis
Rylan Williams cashed in for his first career playoff goal just over five minutes into overtime Wednesday, to deliver the Battlefords North Stars a 3-2 win in Game 4 in Melville, and punch their ticket to the SJHL semi-finals. Putting home the finishing touch on a rush chance generated over the length of the ice, Willi...
5h ago
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Student Protest
Students protest outside Cockrill's office in support of teachers and STF
With a mixed soundtrack of classic rock and honking horns to cheer them on, the students of the Battlefords stood outside Minister of Education Jeremy Cockrill's office to protest the ongoing issues of class size and class complexity. "Today we're protesting the government's inability to negotiate with teachers,&q...
14h ago
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Up 3-0
North Stars look to close out series in Game 4 in Melville
The Battlefords North Stars return to the ice Wednesday night in Melville, for Game 4 of their first-round playoff series with the Melville Millionaires, just a win away from advancing to the SJHL semi-finals. Leading the best-of-seven series 3-0 after Tuesday's resilient comeback win, head coach, Brayden Klimosko said...
17h ago
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Battlefords
Raising awareness
Stories of pain and perseverance shared at Residential Schools conference
Those who endured and survived some of Canada's darkest moments in history came together for the start of a two-day conference in North Battleford.The Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs Inc. (BATC) and the Acahkos Awasisak-Star Children project invited a number of guest speakers to attend the conference taking place at t...
2h ago
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Game 4 heroics
Williams scores OT winner to send North Stars to SJHL semis
Rylan Williams cashed in for his first career playoff goal just over five minutes into overtime Wednesday, to deliver the Battlefords North Stars a 3-2 win in Game 4 in Melville, and punch their ticket to the SJHL semi-finals. Putting home the finishing touch on a rush chance generated over the length of the ice, Willi...
5h ago
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Student Protest
Students protest outside Cockrill's office in support of teachers and STF
With a mixed soundtrack of classic rock and honking horns to cheer them on, the students of the Battlefords stood outside Minister of Education Jeremy Cockrill's office to protest the ongoing issues of class size and class complexity. "Today we're protesting the government's inability to negotiate with teachers,&q...
14h ago
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Up 3-0
North Stars look to close out series in Game 4 in Melville
The Battlefords North Stars return to the ice Wednesday night in Melville, for Game 4 of their first-round playoff series with the Melville Millionaires, just a win away from advancing to the SJHL semi-finals. Leading the best-of-seven series 3-0 after Tuesday's resilient comeback win, head coach, Brayden Klimosko said...
17h ago
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SEASON'S END
Vikings Senior Boys team ends season on a high note in Moose Jaw
One High School basketball team from North Battleford was happy to participate in the provincial basketball championships even though it was just for one game. After HOOPLA was cancelled due to teacher sanctions, all teams who qualified were invited by the High Schools Athletics Association for a one-day tournament to ...
19h ago
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Drug Bust
Gang Task Force file charges following major weekend drug bust in North Battleford
Last weekend was a big one for the Battlefords RCMP's Gang Task Force as they recovered a major supply of drugs following two separate search warrants - both on Sunday, March 24. The warrants involved both an apartment building and a home in North Battleford and officers uncovered roughly 28,000 illegal cigarettes, 170...
19h ago
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Meadow Lake
Fire Ban
Fire Ban called for RM of Meadow Lake
A fire ban has been announced for the RM of Meadow Lake. According to a release, the ban, while not in effect in the City of Meadow Lake, will prohibit any open fires on private and crown lands, in wooded areas, recreation locations and all burn permits are suspended until further notice. Fire pits are, however, allowe...
13h ago
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First in Franchise History
U18 Northwest Sharks win AA provincial championship
The Northwest Sharks U18 AA team made history Sunday night in North Battleford, taking home a 2-1 win in Game 3 of their provincial final series with the Regina Rebels, to win their first provincial championship in franchise history. Goaltender, Shelbi Thunderblanket stopped 37-of-38 Regina shots to backstop the team t...
Mar 25, 2024
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Police investigation
RCMP investigate suspicious death in Black Lake
The RCMP are investigating a suspicious death in Black Lake. On Wednesday, at approximately 8:20 p.m., officers received a report of an injured male at a residence in the community. The man was located and transferred by EMS to hospital and later declared deceased. He has been identified as 52-year-old Victor Robillard...
Mar 22, 2024
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Agriculture
Grain sector meets to discuss the Canada Grain Act
The federal government has yet to name the next chief commissioner of the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC).The replacement will take over for Doug Chor...
15h ago
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Do More Ag fills board seats
Five individuals have been selected to serve on the board of directors for the Do More Agriculture Foundation (Do More Ag).Board chair Lauren Martin s...
Mar 26, 2024
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License of Manitoba grain buyer suspended
The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) Commission has revoked the licences of grain company from Manitoba.Zeghers Seed Inc. o/a Zeghers Canada held a gra...
Mar 26, 2024
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