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Former Conservative PM Stephen Harper endorses Pierre Poilievre for party leader
OTTAWA - Former Conservative prime minister Stephen Harper has endorsed Pierre Poilievre to be the party's next leader. In a rare public return to party politics, Harper, who didn't wade into the Tori...
Jul 25, 2022
Prayers and tears: Scenes from the Pope's apology for residential schools
MASKWACIS - For minutes Pope Francis sat in his wheelchair, staring at hand-painted crosses marking graves. A helicopter whirled in the grey sky in the distance. Camera shutters clicked. Otherwise, th...
Jul 25, 2022
Pride Week wraps up a success in the Battlefords
Battlefords Pride wrapped up another successful year of events in the area.President Bobbisue Thompson said there were more activities during Pride Week in 2022 than in any other years, which she cred...
Jul 25, 2022
COVID in wastewater increases but remains in the low range
While the amount of COVID in Prince Albert and North Battleford wastewater has increased since last week, the amounts are still lower than peaks seen in the past. As of July 18, the overall viral load...
Jul 25, 2022
Thieves target trailer in P.A. as owners pack to move
A Prince Albert couple in the process of moving had some of their contents stolen from their trailer.Last Friday morning, two suspects were seen on surveillance breaking into an enclosed trailer parke...
Jul 25, 2022
Cold case: wanted man pushes freezer on Nipawin police officer
An RCMP officer is fine after being hit by a freezer that was recently pushed into him by a fleeing suspect. Officers in Nipawin were called to a store on the 100 block of First Avenue West around 3:0...
Jul 25, 2022
Melfort & Tisdale to see diseased elm trees removed over next couple months
A company out of Regina will be traveling to the northeast to dispose of diseased elm trees.Saskatchewan's Ministry of Environment announced on Monday they've contracted Northern Tree Co. Inc. to help...
Jul 25, 2022
18U Beavers see strong turnout for provincial tournament
It was a beautiful weekend for baseball at provincials in North Battleford. The Battlefords Beavers 18U baseball team hosted AA Tier II Provincials, posting a 1-2 record on the weekend. After coming o...
Jul 25, 2022
Prince Albert's Howe to represent Canada again at Hlinka Gretzky Cup
Tanner Howe had a whirlwind rookie season with the Regina Pats, but over the course of it he went from finding his footing to finding the net on a regular basis. Now he's found himself on Hockey Canad...
Jul 25, 2022
NB makes slight adjustment to mill rate inline with budget
The City of North Battleford has approved a small adjustment to the mill rate to more accurately align with the tax increases previously approved for 2022. Council originally adopted the 2022 property...
Jul 25, 2022