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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

P.A. Police Service added to crime watch advisory network

Changes to Saskatchewan's Crime Watch Advisory Network will make it easier for Prince Albert residents to know what's happening in their neighbourhood.The city's municipal police service has been adde...

Dec 08, 2020

Interest in nordic skiing snowballs during pandemic

The Prince Albert Nordic Ski Club saw a major boost in membership this year, with around 100 new joiners bringing its numbers up to over 400 people - a record for the group. Meanwhile a new partnershi...

Dec 08, 2020

Proceeds from sales of exclusive Auroraman comic to support Horizon School Division Christmas hampers

A teacher in the Horizon School Division (HSD) is doing his part to support the annual Christmas hamper program for families of students.Jeff Burton is selling 75 exclusive re-prints of the first issu...

Dec 08, 2020

RCMP investigating pedestrian's death

Members of the Big River RCMP detachment are investigating after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on the Big River First Nation. Police say they responded to the incident Sunday, Dec.6, shortly af...

Dec 08, 2020

North Battleford advises caution around ice this season

The North Battleford Fire Department and city of NB are urging residents to use caution when engaging in activities on or around the ice this season.Many activities, including skating, ice fishing and...

Dec 08, 2020

Wapiti Ski Valley Will Not Open This Season

Due to the restrictions imposed by the provincial government during their announcement in late November and the inability to make snow due to the unseasonably warm temperatures, we do not have a proje...

Dec 08, 2020