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Melfort Food Bank challenge in full swing

Bragging rights for a great cause.The Melfort RCMP Detachment and the Melfort Fire Department are going head-to-head in a fun challenge to see who can bring in the most food donations in what's being ...

Dec 12, 2023

North Stars host Hounds for Tuesday night showdown

Coming off a nine-day layoff since their last game (Dec. 2 versus Melville), the Battlefords North Stars return to action Tuesday night on home ice, as the team hosts the Notre Dame Hounds for a Nutri...

Dec 12, 2023

Byelection date confirmed for RM of Buckland council seat

Rate payers in the Rural Municipality of Buckland will head to the polls in May.As per discussion at Monday's council meeting, the byelection for the empty Div. 6 seat will take place May 8.The call f...

Dec 12, 2023

Mandi Schwartz Memorial Tournament a learning experience for AAA Sharks

The Battlefords AAA Sharks recently returned home from the 2023 Mandi Schwartz Memorial Tournament in Wilcox and Milestone, SK., representing the organization for the first time at the largest Female ...

Dec 12, 2023

Buckland business owners call on council to address crime

Frustrated by what they described as an increase in property crime and transient activity, business owners in the Redwing area of the Rural Municipality (RM) of Buckland, are calling for help.Andrew S...

Dec 11, 2023

Battlefords Emergency Shelter to make sure homeless have festive meal for Christmas

The Battlefords homeless shelter, operated by Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs Inc. (BATC), will help make sure homeless people using the facility aren't left out this Christmas season.Acting coordina...

Dec 11, 2023

Cunningham brings size, athleticism to North Stars' crease

The Battlefords North Stars recently added a new face between the pipes, with the acquisition of goaltender, Logan Cunningham from the Edmonton Oil Kings of the Western Hockey League (WHL). At 18 year...

Dec 11, 2023

Montreal Lake Walleye Derby With Increased 2nd Place Prize

Montreal Lake's 16th Annual Walleye Derby is Saturday, March 23 at Montreal Lake, SK.This year the second place prize is 25,000.See the poster for details.

Dec 11, 2023

New P.A. apartment buildings expected to be ready in 2024

There will soon be more housing options in Prince Albert.P.G. Broad Investment is currently building two apartment buildings near the Victoria Hospital with plans on constructing a third. Owner Gary B...

Dec 11, 2023

Hunting Season Reminder: Submit Samples for CWD Testing

Chronic wasting disease (CWD) testing drop-off locations are open for another year, and the Ministry of Environment is asking hunters to submit deer, moose and elk samples.While samples can be submitt...

Dec 11, 2023