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WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT
North Battleford completes the Great KD Domino Topple
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Des Nedhe Signs Collaboration Agreement with Saskatchewan Based Team Drilling
Celebrating Culture
Unity in Diversity BBQ brings community together
8h ago
CELEBRATING HEALTHCARE
Preparations going well for P.A.'s prestigious Med Gala
12h ago
Giving back
SIGA & Gold Eagle Casino donate $10,000 to Battlefords Food Bank to help with food insecurity
Game 4 heroics
Williams scores OT winner to send North Stars to SJHL semis
23h ago
business
New buyer announced for Osprey Wings
Mar 27, 2024
Saskatchewan
WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT
North Battleford completes the Great KD Domino Topple
Under the bright lights, hushed whispers filled the air with palpable excitement as the sea of blue and orange grew calmer with every tick of the 10,286 KD boxes as they fell to the floor."I'm ecstatic," said Dan Fox, school liaison with Living Sky School Division. "I'm happy for the kids who put in all ...
7h ago
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Tragic events
RCMP says four deaths near Neudorf were result of murder-suicide
The RCMP revealed Thursday that its investigation into four deaths near Neudorf on Sunday has determined the incident was a murder-suicide.In an update, police said a 67-year-old man, a 58-year-old woman and their 30-year-old son were murdered. The Mounties said another son, aged 34, died as a result of self-inflicted ...
8h ago
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Kraft Hockeyville
Wolseley looking for support in their quest to become Kraft Hockeyville
The town of Wolseley is hoping to become the first Saskatchewan community to be named Kraft Hockeyville.The winner of the annual Kraft Hockeyville contest wins $250,000 and a chance to host a National Hockey League (NHL) game."We are the sixth finalist that's come out of Saskatchewan, and no Saskatchewan team has ...
9h ago
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SASK SCHOOLS
Sask. government promises graduations will go ahead despite labour spat with teachers
Saskatchewan's education minister says the province will make sure high school graduation ceremonies go ahead should teachers take job action.Jeremy Cockrill couldn't provide details on the plan but said the government is working with school boards to ensure students can walk the stage.The Saskatchewan Party government...
12h ago
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Prince Albert
WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT
North Battleford completes the Great KD Domino Topple
Under the bright lights, hushed whispers filled the air with palpable excitement as the sea of blue and orange grew calmer with every tick of the 10,286 KD boxes as they fell to the floor."I'm ecstatic," said Dan Fox, school liaison with Living Sky School Division. "I'm happy for the kids who put in all ...
7h ago
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The healing journey
Delmas Residential School search for children's graves a long process
The search for missing children and burial grounds at the former Delmas Residential School site is a long, arduous process, but one that can serve in the healing for residential school survivors, and possibly help provide some closure as well. That was the message conveyed on Thursday, during the Battlefords Agency Tri...
7h ago
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Celebrating Culture
Unity in Diversity BBQ brings community together
Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs (BATC) held a special Unity in Diversity barbecue Thursday afternoon in the Town of Battleford, inviting people to come together to share in a meal and celebrate the various cultural backgrounds that comprise the local community."We had some incidents happening in the city over the...
8h ago
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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...
19h ago
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Battlefords
WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT
North Battleford completes the Great KD Domino Topple
Under the bright lights, hushed whispers filled the air with palpable excitement as the sea of blue and orange grew calmer with every tick of the 10,286 KD boxes as they fell to the floor."I'm ecstatic," said Dan Fox, school liaison with Living Sky School Division. "I'm happy for the kids who put in all ...
7h ago
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The healing journey
Delmas Residential School search for children's graves a long process
The search for missing children and burial grounds at the former Delmas Residential School site is a long, arduous process, but one that can serve in the healing for residential school survivors, and possibly help provide some closure as well. That was the message conveyed on Thursday, during the Battlefords Agency Tri...
7h ago
Read More
Celebrating Culture
Unity in Diversity BBQ brings community together
Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs (BATC) held a special Unity in Diversity barbecue Thursday afternoon in the Town of Battleford, inviting people to come together to share in a meal and celebrate the various cultural backgrounds that comprise the local community."We had some incidents happening in the city over the...
8h ago
Read More
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...
19h 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...
23h 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...
Mar 27, 2024
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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...
Mar 28, 2024
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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
National association calls for Testing Centre for internationally educated veterinarians
The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) has a suggestion for the federal government on how to address a severe workforce shortage.The CVMA ...
8h ago
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Supporting the Saskatchewan's Fusarium Head Blight tool
Several organizations are involved in a project offering free public access to a mapping tool that shows the level of risk for Fusarium head blight (F...
12h ago
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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...
Mar 27, 2024
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