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Mustangs commit former Trojan for 2021/2022 season

The Melfort Mustangs drove down Highway 3 for their latest player commitment.Lare Pahtayken, a 2003-born defenceman from Onion Lake, Sask., has committed to the Mustangs for the 2021/2022 season. He s...

Feb 09, 2021

Melfort Food Bank offering delivery due to uncertain weather

In an effort to ensure needs are being met, the Melfort Food Bank is offering contact-less delivery.With the uncertain and very cold weather, oftentimes those who are in need of food hampers can't phy...

Feb 09, 2021

Troy Wakelin Band to perform virtual concert for ‘On Dekk’ series

Residents of the Battlefords craving a night of country music can look forward to a virtual concert by the Troy Wakelin Band streamed later this month from the Dekker Centre.The concert will be held F...

Feb 08, 2021

Local man wins $100,000 after purchasing lottery ticket in P.A.

John Mansbridge knew he was a winner on his Jan. 15 Lotto Max Extra ticket, but he didn't expect his $100,000 win.Only when he got home and put on his glasses, he said, he finally realized he had won ...

Feb 08, 2021

Dangerous situation for homeless as deep freeze continues in Melfort

The extreme cold can be a deadly situation for those who don't have homes, and no cold weather shelters to turn to in the northeast.Without an escape from the extreme cold temperatures, homeless in th...

Feb 08, 2021

North Stars Florence proud to shine with hometown team

There are few things as fulfilling for an athlete, as suiting up for the hometown team at a high level. For North Stars' defenceman Zane Florence, donning the Stars' crest this season has been nothing...

Feb 06, 2021

Tenants in Melfort senior housing unit frustrated after months with no elevator

Some concerns about living conditions in a multi-level senior's housing building in Melfort are coming to light.The elevator at Consolation Manor has been out of order since November 19, 2020, resulti...

Feb 05, 2021

Table Mountain closed Friday through Sunday due to extreme cold

Table Mountain has announced they will be closed Friday through Sunday (Feb. 5-7) this weekend, due to extreme cold conditions.North Battleford and area are currently under an extreme cold warning, ex...

Feb 05, 2021

Porcupine Plain resident wins $100,000 on Lotto 6/49

A Porcupine Plain Resident is $100,000 richer after winning the Extra on his lotto 6/49 ticket in December.Jeffrey Smith had the last six digits of the Extra on his ticket matching the Dec. 9 draw. Sm...

Feb 05, 2021

Snow Angels making a difference for neighbours in community

The City of North Battleford is celebrating those making a difference in their community through the act of shovelling snow. The Snow Angels program is a purely volunteer-based initiative in which the...

Feb 05, 2021