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Town, city encourage people to stay safe as delta variant increases
The Town of Battleford and the City of North Battleford are advising people to take precautions as the prevalence of the delta variant is reported to be increasing in the area.The City of North Battle...
Sep 08, 2021

Local student receives $8,000 in awards and scholarships
Community service and involvement in social justice initiatives have always been something of importance to local student, Caybre Stynsky.As a result, the recent Grade 12 graduate of John Paul II Coll...
Sep 08, 2021

RCMP seek wanted man from Big River First Nation
The Big River RCMP are looking for the public's help in finding Tristan Whitefish, who is wanted on multiple charges including assault.According to a media release, the RCMP responded to the Big River...
Sep 08, 2021

Canadian guard Pangos finally NBA-bound, signs two-year deal with Cavaliers
Canadian Kevin Pangos is finally NBA-bound. The Cleveland Cavaliers signed the 28-year-old guard, who'd spent the past six years playing in Europe, to a two-year deal on Wednesday, according to his ag...
Sep 08, 2021

Canadian rugby sevens star Nate Hirayama announces his retirement
Canada rugby sevens star Nate Hirayama, who ranks third in career scoring on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, has announced his retirement. The 33-year-old from Richmond, B.C., was Canada's co-capt...
Sep 08, 2021

Volunteers needed for Melfort Multi-K
Race day is just 10 days away and the committee with the Melfort Multi-K is looking for help.The event next Saturday features a kids fun run, a 5k, 10k, and 21.1k run. Course marshals are needed to he...
Sep 08, 2021

City to install downtown fences again and consider moving gazebo
For a third time, the city will install a temporary fence around the Margo Fournier Centre and the Prince Albert Heritage Centre. Meanwhile, council may consider moving the gazebo on River Street to L...
Sep 08, 2021

Dozens of bikes recovered from Reindeer Lake at Southend
Ralph Olson believes kids just don't understand the pollution they're causing when they throw bicycles into Reindeer Lake. Olson, who lives in Toronto but travels back to his home community of Southen...
Sep 08, 2021

Access to Montreal Lake 'restricted' to band members
To prevent the further spread of COVID-19 within their community, leadership at Montreal Lake Cree Nation has ordered restricted access.The measure, which was voted on by council on Tuesday, means acc...
Sep 08, 2021

La Loche Man awarded $2,000 grant for Indigenous artwork
A local La Loche artist was recognized for his handmade artwork recently and will be receiving a $2,000 grant to help him further pursue his passion and develop his business. Bobby Janvier carves and ...
Sep 08, 2021