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Battlefords Chamber finds promising data from shopping report

Shop local is a slogan familiar to the Battlefords that most people would agree has some benefits, but businesses can now point to actual data to make their case.The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce re...

Feb 07, 2022

Stars battle Ice Wolves down to wire in 4-2 defeat

It was a hard-fought game between a pair of surging teams Saturday night in North Battleford, as the North Stars saw their four-game winning streak come to an end, in a 4-2 loss to La Ronge.Stars forw...

Feb 06, 2022

Winning streaks collide as North Stars host La Ronge

Winners of four straight, the Battlefords North Stars will put their streak on the line Saturday, as they aim for their fifth, against the red-hot La Ronge Ice Wolves. Team outlookThe North Stars (25-...

Feb 05, 2022

Melfort Rotarians raising funds for local organizations and TeleMiracle

To raise money for club commitments, Melfort Rotary has walked, ran and swam. With just over a month under their belts, Melfort Rotarians are taking the lead in raising funds and accumulating distance...

Feb 05, 2022

Stars top Mustangs to open weekend with fourth straight

The Battlefords North Stars extended their winning streak to four games Friday, topping the Melfort Mustangs 5-3 to open their billet/parent weekend with a victory.Five different goal scorers chipped ...

Feb 05, 2022

Local businesses optimistic for turning the corner on COVID-19

Battlefords businesses are feeling positive with the potential of more COVID-19 restrictions being lifted in the province soon.Capitol Theatre North Battleford general manager Aleksi Anseth said it ha...

Feb 04, 2022

Feature: City manager reflects on a 40 year career

A career spanning over 40 years and five different communities is coming to an end next month for Prince Albert's current city manager.Earlier this week, Jim Toye announced his intentions to retire at...

Feb 04, 2022

NDP calls for emergency debate on planned changes to public health measures

The Saskatchewan NDP is calling for the legislature to be recalled for emergency debate on the planned loosening of public health measures in the province.On Thursday, the province announced a plan fo...

Feb 04, 2022

Renovations closing some services at Battlefords Union Hospital

The operating room and medical device processing at the Battlefords Union Hospital are closed for a week.Renovations underway at the facility will keep the rooms unavailable today until Feb. 11, when ...

Feb 04, 2022

Willoughby steps down during 12th season with Bears

For the first time since the 2010-2011 season, the Prince Albert Northern Bears will have a new head coach behind their bench.The Bears announced on Thursday night that Jeff Willoughby stepped down fr...

Feb 04, 2022