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Wilkie group home positive step for residents, community

Prairie Branches Enterprises held a grand opening Wednesday of Wilkie's new group home, with several dignitaries in attendance. Five full-time residents will live there, all of whom have intellectual ...

Aug 26, 2021

AAA Stars signal triumphant return to hockey with OT win in preseason opener

With the clock winding down in three-on-three overtime, Battlefords hometown product Nate Monchuk picked up a pass from teammate Kobie Anderson, and raced up the ice towards the opposition goal.Barrel...

Aug 26, 2021

Saulteaux First Nation enjoys Powwow celebration, first in almost 20 years

Saulteaux First Nation is coming together for its three-day Treaty Day and Powwow celebrations that continue through to Aug. 26. This is the first powwow for the community in almost 20 years.Chief Ken...

Aug 25, 2021

Fire investigator confident in origin of blaze during testimony of Ahenakew-Johnstone inquest

A special investigator for Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) said the fire that consumed Brennan Ahenakew-Johnstone's car began underneath the vehicle.Jeff Keyes was one of multiple witnesses wh...

Aug 25, 2021

50 years ago: former Jr. Beavers look back on hosting 1971 National Championship

It may be 50 years since the 1971 North Battleford Junior Beavers hosted the Canadian Junior Baseball Championship in the community, but for those who were on the team, it still feels much more like y...

Aug 25, 2021

Montreal Lake Cree Nation unveils new community youth centre

After four years of planning and construction, chief and council of Montreal Lake Cree Nation unveiled a new community youth centre this afternoon.Beside the school and over looking the lake, the base...

Aug 25, 2021

Grand opening highlights new group home in Wilkie

The Town of Wilkie, along with community members, dignitaries and group home residents, celebrated the grand opening of a new group home on Wednesday.Managed by Prairie Branches, the new group home is...

Aug 25, 2021

'Back to my roots': Thrasher leaving tri-communities after 48 years

Connie Thrasher moved to La Ronge with plans for a temporary stay, but 48 years later it's bittersweet for her to say goodbye to a northern community she grew to love. She moved to La Ronge in Novembe...

Aug 25, 2021

RCMP Report: Teen found, multiple assaults, ATV accident fatal

Skyler Tinker has been located.The 13 year-old teen from North Battleford who was first reported missing back in May had been evading Battlefords RCMP and Saskatoon Police since. Sgt. Neil Tremblay sa...

Aug 25, 2021

North Stars to hold fall camp this weekend

Excitement is in the air at the local rink and in the community, as the new hockey season is on the horizon. The Battlefords North Stars will hold their fall camp in preparation for the 2021-22 campai...

Aug 25, 2021