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Lloydminster podcaster helps raise funds for hospital

What began as one man's hobby has now resulted in more than $350,000 in funds for the Lloydminster Reiongal Health FoundationLocal podcaster Shaun Newman participated in the LRHF's second annual Chris...

Dec 18, 2020

Eekwol lends voice to first of its kind Indigenous storytelling program

The Indigenous Storyteller-in-Residence position, a first of its kind at the University of Saskatchewan (USask), will be launched next month and an award winning hip-hop artist from Muskoday First Nat...

Dec 18, 2020

Local dance school keeps youth in rhythm

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a number of unique challenges this year, but that hasn't stopped Annette's School of Dance from moving to the music this season.Cayla Ellis, a dance teacher at the st...

Dec 18, 2020

Town of Battleford extends finance supervisor's contract

Battleford's finances remain in capable hands while town officials look for David Gillan's replacement.Finance Supervisor Gayle Adams had her contract extended for 18 months at council earlier this we...

Dec 17, 2020

Wright's Greenhouse downsizing to one location with sale of Melfort property

The Wright's Greenhouse location in Melfort has sold but will remain open in Beatty in the spring.Plants from Wright's will still be available at George Home Hardware in Melfort in the spring as well....

Dec 17, 2020

Twinkle Tour winners announced, virtual tour available

As previously reported here, the 2020 Twinkle Tour, hosted by 1050 CJNB and the CIty of North Battleford, has been held with a twist this year. In an effort to limit possible gatherings, the guided to...

Dec 17, 2020

Nate Starycki recovering from transplant surgery in Toronto

Jennifer and Dane Starycki knew they were in for a long battle for 12-year-old Nate's recovery, this month they're ready for the next phase of that journey.Following a phone call on November 27, they ...

Dec 16, 2020

Muskoday woman reunited with lost engagement ring

Two complete strangers were united by what they call a Christmas miracle.The story begins Sunday morning when Steven Zoerb was about to enter the South Hill Mall. After realizing he forgot his mask, Z...

Dec 16, 2020

Battlefords Chamber announce board nominations

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce nominations committee has announced those up for a seat on the board of directors for the 2021-23 term. Six candidates allowed their names to stand for a seat, mean...

Dec 16, 2020

Advocacy group calls for protection of Nesslin Lake Forest

A group that organized in the summer of 2019, the Nesslin Lake Forest Advocates are campaigning to put a temporary stop to clear-cut logging in the Nesslin forest, and are asking the government to tak...

Dec 16, 2020