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N. Battleford Snow Angels and toys brighten up city morale

'Tis the season: as Christmas approaches, North Battleford's heart continues to grow three sizes with giving spirit.With the community becoming more and more wintery, the Snow Angels are starting to m...

Dec 10, 2024

'Backbone of Canada': North Battleford journeypersons recognized with SATCC awards

The Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) awarded 52 scholarships and awards on Dec. 6 to honour exceptional journeypersons, industry partners, and educators in the tr...

Dec 10, 2024

Scammers steal Christmas for Jann Arden fan

For one night only, legendary Canadian songstress Jann Arden is making a stopover in North Battleford on her Christmas Tour, but one unknown fan is feeling 'Unloved' after scammers hoodwinked them out...

Dec 10, 2024

Willy Wonka Jr. helps raise $50,000 for Ronald McDonald House

There is an extra sweet ending to the Broadway North Youth Company's latest production of Willy Wonka Jr.Thanks to ticket sales and support from the Malcom Jenkins Family Foundation, $50,000 has been ...

Dec 09, 2024

North Battleford man charged with first-degree murder in shooting death

A man has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with a shooting that resulted in the death of Jordan Wright in North Battleford on Feb. 2.Charged with first degree murder is 26-year-old ...

Dec 09, 2024

Pack the Patrol Unit sees success; raises over $3,000 and 2,500 pounds of supplies for animal shelter

It's another win for all the shelter puppies and kitties this winter.North Battleford Community Safety Officers, along with Battlefords Citizens on Patrol and Battlefords North Star, partnered last Fr...

Dec 09, 2024

Provinces $25 Million Investment in Emissions Reduction Projects Driving Sustainable Growth

The Government of Saskatchewan celebrated the success of the Saskatchewan Technology Fund recently, highlighting its $25 million investment in 13 emissions reduction projects. The Technology Fund is a...

Dec 09, 2024

UPDATED: Power fully restored in Prince Albert

Update - Dec. 8 at 5:47 p.m.SaskPower reported that the repairs have been completed and power has been restored to the Crescent Acres, Crescent Heights, East Hill, Midtown and Carlton Park areas of th...

Dec 08, 2024

Prince Albert RCMP searching for missing man

Prince Albert RCMP are asking the public for help in locating a missing 36-year-old man. Frederick Halkett is from the community of Little Red and was last seen in the morning of Dec. 8 on 24th Street...

Dec 08, 2024

High-speed internet comes to Maidstone

Eleanor Pegg and Amanda Flasch are thrilled for their community. After years of intermittent or slow service, high speed internet has finally come to Maidstone. "I couldn't do Zooms at my work, I had ...

Dec 08, 2024