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Sexual abuse case involving Battlefords band director settled

The band director of the North Battleford City Kinsmen Band (NBCK,) Michael Alstad, and the plaintiff, have settled a sexual abuse lawsuit stemming from the late 1980s and early 1990s in the State of ...

Dec 08, 2020

All P.A. high schools to move to remote learning after Christmas break

Prince Albert high school students will not return to the classroom for two weeks after Christmas break. In a joint media release, the Prince Albert Catholic School Division and the Saskatchewan River...

Dec 08, 2020

Vehicle vandals cost Prince Albert man $4,000

For the fourth time in just over a month, Prince Albert's Albin Mathew has been forced to call the claims office and report vandalism to his vehicle. The damages and the subsequent rentals have cost t...

Dec 08, 2020

HDHF received $100,000 donation from Humboldt Good Neighbour Store

The Humboldt District Hospital Foundation (HDHF) has received a massive, $100,000 donation from the Humboldt Good Neighbour Store.The Good Neighbour Store in Humboldt takes donated items from the publ...

Dec 08, 2020

Prince Albert entrepreneur designs tribute clothing for Fred Sasakamoose

A local entrepreneur, 19-year-old Aidan Anderson has been asked to design and distribute a tribute clothing line in honour of the late Fred Sasakamoose, who died from COVID-19 complications November 2...

Dec 08, 2020

Meadow Lake Minor Hockey hopeful for games in early 2021

While the local sports scene has come to a halt due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases, a local hockey organization is making sure its players are ready for the next time they see puck-drop. With ...

Dec 08, 2020

RCMP investigation continues into rural area assault

A 55-year-old man was attacked outside his home at a rural address near the city of North Battleford last month, resulting in serious injuries.Battlefords RCMP Staff Sargent, Jason Teniuk said the loc...

Dec 08, 2020

North Battleford supporters take part in march to show solidarity with farmers in India

Similar to many other communities throughout Canada, about 20 supporters took to the streets of North Battleford Tuesday to show their solidarity with farmers in India dealing with new laws they say a...

Dec 08, 2020

Six more COVID-19 deaths, half of all fatalities in last 17 days

Six more people who tested positive for COVID-19 have died in this province. It marks the largest one day increase in the number of deaths in Saskatchewan since the pandemic began. There has now been ...

Dec 08, 2020

Increased interest for real Christmas trees at Prince Albert National Park

The fifth annual Waskesiu Christmas Tree Harvest got underway last week at the Prince Albert National Park. They welcomed just under 200 guests during their opening week and was much busier than previ...

Dec 08, 2020