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North Stars share favorite Christmas traditions, holiday pastimes

During the Christmas season, our team at Pattison Media is once again producing positive stories based around holiday traditions and accomplishments for the region.battlefordsNOW reporter and voice of...

Dec 23, 2021

Many Christmas Hampers being handed out this year

The Empty Stocking Fund Christmas Hamper program is seeing many more hampers being given out this year in the Battlefords.Erin Katerynych, executive director of the Battlefords District Food and Resou...

Dec 22, 2021

New and improved Buckland bridge officially opens

Roughly 14 months after the closure of its predecessor, a new and improved Buckland bridge is officially open to traffic.The most notable difference, is the use of steel as opposed to wood. Reeve Don ...

Dec 22, 2021

SaskTel to provide extra presents under the tree in Melfort

The SaskTel Pioneers are holding their annual Christmas Wish Angels and Santa for Seniors to celebrate the season of giving.This year, recipients in Saskatoon, Regina, Moose Jaw, Yorkton, and Melfort ...

Dec 22, 2021

Community Spirit Group having scavenger hunt contest in Battleford

Families with the top decorated homes in Battleford had a treat this year when the Battleford Community Spirit Group presented them each with a $50 gift certificate to the Discovery Co-op.Four homes d...

Dec 22, 2021

WSA not expecting above-average spring runoff in Saskatchewan

The Water Security Agency doesn't expect above-normal spring runoff in any areas of Saskatchewan.In its 2021 Conditions at Freeze-Up Report - which was released Wednesday - the WSA said long-range wea...

Dec 22, 2021

Melfort Salvation Army hosting take-out Christmas Day dinner, volunteers needed

The Salvation Army traditional Christmas dinner will be take-out style once again this year.The hot meal will be served between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. for those who register prior to Dec. 25.Captain Rick ...

Dec 22, 2021

Lake Country Coop Developing Shellbrook Agro Centre in 2022

ryrLake Country Co-op is pleased to announce the development of a new state-of-the art Shellbrook Agro Centre in 2022. The new facility will be located at 400-7th Street East in Shellbrook.This ultram...

Dec 22, 2021

High Noon Optimists Donate to Children in Need

President Izabela and her HN Elves recently gave some children a happier Christmas. Toys and books were delivered to the YWCA and Christmas treats were dropped off at the Children's Haven. The High No...

Dec 22, 2021

All I want for Christmas is a couple of tackles, non-pouty receivers, a Korey Sheets style running back and what the hell, a Grey Cup

All I want for Christmas is a couple of tackles, non-pouty receivers, a Korey Sheets style running back andTis the week before Christmas and while the good people of Edmonchuk wait to hear if they get...

Dec 22, 2021