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Optimist gala helps make wishes come true

Candace Constant says the family was absolutely floored when she received the call from Make-a-Wish Foundation.Candace's seven-year-old Keaton Constant was among the special dignitaries in attendance ...

Oct 02, 2022

North Battleford hosting hazardous waste drop-off today

North Battleford residents can drop off their household hazardous waste today between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.North Battleford holds two hazardous waste drop-off days every year. Today is the second an...

Oct 01, 2022

Canadians reflect about residential schools on Truth and Reconciliation Day

With drumming and singing, at powwows and public ceremonies, communities across the country marked the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation on Friday.The federal statutory holiday, also known as O...

Oct 01, 2022

Bell scores pair with OT winner, as Stars top Mustangs 5-4

It took just 27 seconds into the extra frame for #27, Kian Bell to ring in the overtime winner on his second of the night, in the Battlefords North Stars 5-4 OT win Friday in Melfort.Goaltender, Juste...

Oct 01, 2022

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation recognized in the Battlefords

It was a time for coming together during the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in the Battlefords Friday.The day started with flag-raising ceremonies at Town Hall in Battleford and City Hall i...

Sep 30, 2022

Provinces, territories face calls to make Day for Truth and Reconciliation a holiday

As Canada marks the second National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, provinces and territories face a push to recognize it as a statutory holiday.New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, the Northwest Te...

Sep 30, 2022

Local First Nation communities host North East School Division for cultural education

A handful of local First Nation communities played host to over 300 staff members from the North East School Division (NESD), in honour of National Truth and Reconciliation Day.Roughly 50-75 staff wen...

Sep 30, 2022

Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty to visit five schools in Northern Sask.

The office of the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan announced on Friday that Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty will be visiting five schools in Northern Saskatchewan next week, including Buffalo Narr...

Sep 30, 2022

North Stars off to Melfort in search of seventh straight

It's hockey night Friday for the Battlefords North Stars, who return to play in Melfort, looking to continue their surging start to the season. Coming off a dominant display at the SJHL Showcase, that...

Sep 30, 2022

Canadian Royal Purple Organizes Canada-wide Purple Thursday on October 20th

"Stop the Violence" and "Paint Your Town Purple" have become key slogans for the Canadian Royal Purple. October 20th, the third Thursday in October, will be recognized as Canadian Royal Purple's first...

Sep 30, 2022