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African-Canadian history in the northeast

February has been proclaimed as African-Canadian/Black History Month, in Saskatchewan.This was done in 'honour and recognition of the legacy of Black Canadians across the province and the rest of Cana...

Feb 13, 2023

Softball standout, Cooper commits to Western Nebraska Cougars

From her earliest days on the mound, North Battleford's Kayli Cooper dreamed about one day playing softball on the collegiate stage, a dream now set to come true this fall. A pitcher who has played th...

Feb 13, 2023

Centre francophone celebrates Black History Month

The rhythm of the music brought the crowd to its feet when the Oral Fuentes Reggae Band hit the stage at She-nanigans in North Battleford Friday. It was all part of Centre Francophone des Battleford's...

Feb 13, 2023

The Spot in Tisdale closing its doors, location in Nipawin staying open

The Spot in Tisdale is officially closing its doors.The restaurant has been in the community since June 1, 2019, starting up a few months before the COVID-19 pandemic."Originally, things were looking ...

Feb 13, 2023

Man arrested following robbery in North Battleford

A man has been charged with robbery and resisting arrest following an incident that happened in North Battleford late Saturday morning. Braden Zacharias, 25, was arrested yesterday afternoon just a fe...

Feb 12, 2023

Rehab contract sparks fresh battle between veterans and the Liberal government

OTTAWA - A multimillion-dollar contract between Ottawa and a private company around the provision of mental and physical health services for veterans is sparking a new fight between the Liberal govern...

Feb 12, 2023

Local florist donates flowers to Ukrainian women for Valentine’s Day

A local flower shop has donated more than 40 roses to Ukrainian women who were forced to flee their country due to the ongoing war. Scentiments Floral donated 43 pink and purple roses to the newcomer ...

Feb 11, 2023

Federal watchdogs, MPs slam corrections officials on treatment of prisoners

OTTAWA - Federal watchdogs and members of Parliament are pressing Canada's top corrections officials to improve conditions for Black and Indigenous offenders who are serving time in federal prisons. T...

Feb 11, 2023

Kesslering scores four to lead Stars to victory on milestone night

It was a night that couldn't have been scripted better if it was a movie, and one Battlefords North Stars forward Steven Kesslering will never forget.Suiting up for his 150th career SJHL game with the...

Feb 11, 2023

Wheatland Senior Hockey League playoffs begin

The regular season is officially over and playoffs are now upon us.The Wheatland Senior Hockey League's (WSHL) first round of the postseason, is beginning this Friday (Feb. 10).Friday at 8:30 p.m. the...

Feb 10, 2023