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PAGC set to host largest Senator's Cup tournament to date
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Investing
Cole Kachur: Transforming Wealth Management with Exceptional Results
Firearms motion
Carrot River Valley MLA's motion on firearms owners' rights passes unanimously
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VAISAKHI MELA
Hundreds flocking to P.A. for Vaisakhi Mela celebration
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Giving back
SIGA & Gold Eagle Casino donate $10,000 to Battlefords Food Bank to help with food insecurity
Induction Ceremony this June
North Stars relish opportunity to host SJHL Hall of Fame
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SIGA
SIGA and Northern Lights Casino main sponsors of the 31st PAGC Fine Arts Festival
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Saskatchewan
Wildfire education
Stopping human-caused wildfires the goal of new campaign by PAGC
Teaching people how much damage wildfires can cause and how people can prevent them is the target of a new campaign by the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC).The PAGC is teaming up with the Sask. Public Safety Agency (SPSA) to run the educational campaign starting in May and finishing in June. "Human-caused fires ...
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Prince Albert's famous cat
Four dabloons later, P.A. cat has worldwide fame
Phoenix the cat is only about three years old but has accomplished much in that short time and used up several of her nine lives. First, she survived being abandoned at a home where there had been a murder, then she fell into a turtle's tank full of water and then she accidentally became a famous internet cat with her ...
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Court proceedings
Sentencing decision reserved in Sask. manslaughter case involving former RCMP officer
The fate of a former Saskatchewan RCMP officer, who shot and killed his young lover, now rests in the hands of a King's Bench Justice.A sentencing decision for Bernie Herman has been reserved to June 18.Thursday morning's hearing at Court of King's Bench in Prince Albert lasted roughly two hours and included sentencing...
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OH BABY!
Remembering legendary hockey broadcaster Bob Cole. Oh baby, what a life
Bob Cole, a welcome voice for Canadian hockey fans for a half-century, has died at the age of 90.Cole died Wednesday night in St. John's, N.L., surrounded by his family, his daughter, Megan Cole, told the CBC.Born June 24, 1933, the St. John's native provided a distinctive soundtrack to Canada's game. He was known for ...
Apr 25, 2024
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Prince Albert
Induction Ceremony this June
North Stars relish opportunity to host SJHL Hall of Fame
Just a year after hosting a special 50th Anniversary celebration, the Battlefords North Stars will again hold a special milestone event this summer, as hosts of the 2024 SJHL Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.Coupling the Induction Banquet with their annual Alumni Golf Tournament for a two-day weekend celebration June 21...
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No cause for concern
Volunteer firefighters spring training session on this weekend
People in North Battleford will see more fire trucks and firefighters this weekend as well as some more smoke. But they shouldn't be concerned, as the North Battleford Fire Dept. will be hosting the Saskatchewan Volunteer Firefighters Association's Spring Training events. All the activity will take place Friday to Sund...
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Curling Award
Twin Rivers named CurlSask 2024 Club of the Year
Twin Rivers Curling Club is sweeping up accolades and turning heads thanks to being named CurlSask 2024 Club of the Year. "It feels good to work hard at something and then get paid off for that," said Brandon Hall, manager of Twin Rivers of their success. "As the manager, as the board, as the volunteers ...
Apr 25, 2024
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Zoning changes
City looks to allow residential use in more commercial districts
North Battleford city council is looking at having more commercial districts be able to accommodate residential use, to offer more options for housing in the community.At its meeting this week, council gave first reading to a proposed amendment to zoning bylaw #1971 to allow residential use in more commercial areas. Th...
Apr 25, 2024
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Battlefords
Induction Ceremony this June
North Stars relish opportunity to host SJHL Hall of Fame
Just a year after hosting a special 50th Anniversary celebration, the Battlefords North Stars will again hold a special milestone event this summer, as hosts of the 2024 SJHL Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.Coupling the Induction Banquet with their annual Alumni Golf Tournament for a two-day weekend celebration June 21...
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No cause for concern
Volunteer firefighters spring training session on this weekend
People in North Battleford will see more fire trucks and firefighters this weekend as well as some more smoke. But they shouldn't be concerned, as the North Battleford Fire Dept. will be hosting the Saskatchewan Volunteer Firefighters Association's Spring Training events. All the activity will take place Friday to Sund...
20h ago
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Curling Award
Twin Rivers named CurlSask 2024 Club of the Year
Twin Rivers Curling Club is sweeping up accolades and turning heads thanks to being named CurlSask 2024 Club of the Year. "It feels good to work hard at something and then get paid off for that," said Brandon Hall, manager of Twin Rivers of their success. "As the manager, as the board, as the volunteers ...
Apr 25, 2024
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Zoning changes
City looks to allow residential use in more commercial districts
North Battleford city council is looking at having more commercial districts be able to accommodate residential use, to offer more options for housing in the community.At its meeting this week, council gave first reading to a proposed amendment to zoning bylaw #1971 to allow residential use in more commercial areas. Th...
Apr 25, 2024
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ACAC bound
North Stars' Medernach talks commitment to NAIT Ooks
Battlefords North Stars' forward, Josh Medernach has announced his commitment to the NAIT Ooks for the fall of 2024, joining one of the top collegiate programs in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC)."It feels great to join the team and the college," Medernach said of his excitement for the opportu...
Apr 25, 2024
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Rustlers Volleyball
Crusaders' Bell excited for next chapter with Lakeland College
Following a highly successful last three years with the John Paul II Crusaders volleyball team, North Battleford's Josh Bell will be headed to Lakeland College for the next chapter of his volleyball journey this fall.The Crusaders' senior said he looks forward to the opportunity ahead to continue to pursue his passion ...
Apr 24, 2024
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Meadow Lake
North Star
MLTC joins Carbon Alpha for North Star Project
Carbon capture and storage is in Meadow Lake's future. The Meadow Lake Tribal Council has partnered with Carbon Alpha for the North Star Project to capture the CO2 emitted from a biomass project and inject it into the earth. The development will add an additional layer to the MLTC Bioenergy Centre with the carbon dioxi...
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Ban on burning
Fire ban in place for RM of Loon Lake
A fire ban is currently in effect for the RM of Loon Lake, southwest of Meadow Lake. The ban is in place due to dry windy conditions in the area.That means that the burning of outdoor fires and controlled burns, fireworks, campfires and fire pits are not permitted.The ban will remain in effect until further notice and ...
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Missing Girl
UPDATE: Have you seen Savannah?
UPDATE: RCMP confirmed that the missing 15-year-old has been found.---A 15-year-old girl is missing and RCMP need the public's support in helping to find her. Police say she may have gone to Meadow Lake, Prince Albert or Big River in a black Chevrolet Equinox If anyone has any information or has seen her, call 310-RCMP...
Apr 24, 2024
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Agriculture
Canadian Foodgrains Bank continues partnership with Viterra
Two organizations are continuing their efforts to deal with the world's hunger crises that are driven by conflict, climate, and economic challenges im...
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Lack of moisture allows some Sask. farmers to begin seeding early
The mild weather in parts of Saskatchewan means some farmers have already started seeding.Bev Pirio, a vice-president of the Agricultural Producers As...
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AgriSpirit fund supports rural communities
A program with a goal to provide financial support for rural projects is now accepting applications. Since the inception of the Farm Credit Canada (FC...
Apr 24, 2024
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