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Canadians tentatively re-embrace travel as COVID-19 border measures loosen

Lisa Zeltzer watched COVID-19 case numbers rise through the winter and worried the March trip she'd booked to New York City - a vacation her theatre-loving son has been waiting to take for two years -...

Mar 03, 2022

Canada expedites temporary visas for Ukrainians, imposes new sanctions on Russia

OTTAWA -- Ukrainians fleeing Russian aggression can find a safe haven in Canada using expedited temporary visas for emergency travel, the federal government announced Thursday while it also ratcheted ...

Mar 03, 2022

Mintos not going to the Mac's; still waiting for the playoffs to start

After its cancellation over the holiday break, the Mac's U18 AAA Tournament has been rebooted and will run April 6-10 in Calgary. The tournament announced the new crop of 24 teams, but the Prince Albe...

Mar 02, 2022

Crowd on hand for City's Ukranian flag raising

The City of North Battleford and its residents continued to show solidarity for the people of Ukraine on Wednesday.A small ceremony took place at city hall, where the Ukrainian flag was raised. Around...

Mar 02, 2022

‘A human rights atrocity’: Sask. NDP looking to help Ukraine

The Saskatchewan NDP is hoping politicians in the province can band together to help end the war between Ukraine and Russia.On Tuesday, NDP Finance Critic Trent Wotherspoon came out with strong words ...

Mar 01, 2022

Heavyweights collide as Meota, Turtleford set for SPHL final

It will be a showdown of the league's top two teams when the Meota Combines and Turtleford Tigers clash this weekend to open an all-local Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League (SPHL) final.No. 1 Seed: Me...

Mar 01, 2022

AAA Stars clinch first playoff berth in six years

It was a thrilling come-from-behind victory that solidified a playoff berth for the Battlefords AAA Stars, Sunday in North Battleford.Down 4-0 to the Tisdale Trojans late in the second period, the tea...

Mar 01, 2022

Battlefords community shows support for people in Ukraine

The Battlefords Ukrainian Canadian Cultural Council (BUCCC) is planning a local rally to show support for the people of Ukraine, under siege by Russian forces.BUCCC president Paul Kardynal of Ukrainia...

Feb 28, 2022

Esau, Kenyon lead way as Stars blank Melville 4-0

Dylan Esau scored his first career hat trick in a four-point outing, and Lowen Kenyon stopped all 30 shots he faced on the night, as the Battlefords North Stars blanked the Millionaires 4-0 in Melvill...

Feb 27, 2022

North Stars look for quick bounce back in Melville

Coming off a tough 7-1 loss to Humboldt to end their four-game home stand Saturday, the Battlefords North Stars will return to the road Sunday in search of a quick rebound, against the Millionaires.Su...

Feb 27, 2022