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Crusaders basketball program off to sizzling start this season

It's been nothing but net for John Paul II Collegiate, to open the high school basketball season. The Crusaders' senior girls took home a gold medal on their home court in North Battleford over the we...

Dec 06, 2022

Three people arrested after Melfort traffic stop leads to seizure of drugs, guns and cash

What was originally just supposed to be just a regular traffic stop, turned into a whole lot more.Back on Friday, Dec. 2, Melfort RCMP Combined Traffic Services Section (CTSS) conducted a traffic stop...

Dec 06, 2022

'Pack the Patrol Unit' fundraiser for Battlefords Humane Society this Friday

People can show their love for all the furry creatures at the Battlefords Humane Society by supporting the Pack the Patrol Unit fundraiser. The event is being organized by the North Battleford Communi...

Dec 06, 2022

Mustangs' Minnoch wins D-man of the week

The Melfort Mustangs scored at least one point in each of their last eight games, which included three of a possible four points, this past weekend at home.Contributing to a lot of their recent succes...

Dec 06, 2022

Ninth annual Melfort Secret Santa for Seniors growing in numbers, adds Kinistino to covered regions

For the ninth time, Melfort Secret Santa for Seniors will help local seniors in need be able to celebrate the Christmas season.This year, gifts won't just go to seniors in Melfort, as those in Kinisti...

Dec 05, 2022

Bob McGrath, original 'Sesame Street' and Telemiracle cast member, dead at 90

Bob McGrath, an original cast member of "Sesame Street" and a beloved host of Saskatchewan's Telemiracle has died.According to statements shared on social media by his family and Sesame Workshop, he "...

Dec 04, 2022

NW Region gardener keeps green thumb active throughout winter

Gardening enthusiast and educator Rhea Good, who lives in the Battlefords area in the North-West Region, isn't disheartened by Saskatchewan's bitterly cold winter. Instead, she keeps her love of garde...

Dec 04, 2022

Chinese immigration to Canada record high from 2015, as some flee zero-COVID strategy

VANCOUVER - China's zero-COVID lockdowns have been linked to a rare wave of protests across the country in recent weeks, and immigration industry experts say the strict pandemic rules are also fuellin...

Dec 04, 2022

Stars top Mustangs in shootout to win fifth straight

Goaltender Josh Kotai thwarted all three shooters he faced, and defenceman Tynan Ewart tallied the winning goal on the night, to lead the Battlefords North Stars to a 5-4 shootout win Saturday night i...

Dec 04, 2022

North Stars hit road to Melfort in search of fifth straight

The SJHL's two hottest teams will clash Saturday night in Melfort, as the Battlefords North Stars set out on the road to take on the Melfort Mustangs.The North Stars (21-0-2-1) enter play in top spot ...

Dec 03, 2022