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‘Once in a lifetime’: Birch Hills still buzzing from Gord Bamford show

It's an experience that many living in the town of Birch Hills never imagined would come to their community.On Saturday, award-winning country artist Gord Bamford brought his "Kick COVID in the A$$" t...

Dec 13, 2021

Friendship Centre gives away turkey, ham hampers

Many seniors and families in the area had an opportunity to receive a fresh turkey or ham hamper for their Christmas dinner from the Battlefords' Indian & Mtis Friendship Centre recently. Executiv...

Dec 13, 2021

Celtics soccer teams make triumphant return to tournament play

For the first time in 21 months, the Prince Albert Celtic soccer teams (PAYSA) had the opportunity to compete at an actual tournament and they left a big impression.There were teams from Saskatchewan,...

Dec 13, 2021

Fill a fire truck brings Salvation Army toy drive to halfway point

Some children in the Melfort area may be going without Christmas presents this year unless a significant number of toys come in over the next two days.The Melfort Salvation Army needs to double curren...

Dec 13, 2021

Humane Society giving out pet hampers this Christmas

The Battlefords Humane Society will be giving away pet hampers to families in need again this holiday season.This will be the second year of the project. Last year the society gave out about 40 hamper...

Dec 13, 2021

Carpenter High women’s basketball claims silver at Humboldt tournament

The Carpenter High School senior women's basketball team continues to build off of their early season success with a silver finish at the Humboldt basketball tournament.The event is the second tournam...

Dec 13, 2021

North Stars drop more over the weekend

A stretch of tight, tough losses continued for the Battlefords North Stars over the weekend.Following a 3-2 overtime loss on Friday to the Melfort Mustangs, the Stars headed to Nipawin, where they wer...

Dec 13, 2021

Melfort Daycare Co-operative hosts winter wonderland fundraiser

The Melfort Daycare Co-operative's annual sled dog fundraiser filled the community with holiday magic this past weekend.Sled dogs eager to show off their skills greeted residents of the town at the Me...

Dec 13, 2021

Loving Winter at Prince Albert National Park

Parks Canada invites visitors to harvest a Christmas tree from the Waskesiu Community Fuel Break (CFB) from December 1 to December 23! Start a new or continue a family tradition while protecting Waske...

Dec 13, 2021

Adoption Event at North East SPCA

Our Adoption Event Continues Until Saturday, December 18thPlease help us find these deserving cats a loving home!Click here for more information.

Dec 13, 2021