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Snow days

This was the scene outside an apartment complex on Killdeer Drive on Thursday afternoon. It seems Frosty the Snowman and his family have paid a visit to North Battleford.
Update - Highway 155 at Green Lake cleared

Update - Highway 155 at Green Lake cleared

UPDATE: RCMP say the road has been cleared. Thank you for your patience. BACKGROUND: RCMP say due to a serious vehicle collision, Highway 155 from the north side of Green Lake all the way to the Beauval Forks is blocked.
North Stars take game two 6-2 for 2-0 lead

North Stars take game two 6-2 for 2-0 lead

Series moves to Nipawin Tuesday
Statement by Minister Monsef on International Women's Day

Statement by Minister Monsef on International Women's Day

The Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development, today issued the following statement: Today is International Women's Day – a time to celebrate the contributions of women and girls everywhere, and a
Snow ruins another weekend for some

Snow ruins another weekend for some

That’sright. We are again under a snowfall with total amounts of 10 to 20 cm expected. Envirment Canada says a Pacific weather system is spreading snow across central Saskatchewan today.
North Stars open playoffs with 3-0 win

North Stars open playoffs with 3-0 win

Game two is Saturday night at Civic Centre
'Full water advisory' at Sask. Hospital

'Full water advisory' at Sask. Hospital

The opposition New Democrats have released yet another internal memo on Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford as they continue to attack the government on the facility’s construction woes.
Jam-packed Power Hour loaded with questions, answers and a bit of humour

Jam-packed Power Hour loaded with questions, answers and a bit of humour

Among the questions: what super power would they pick
Two more charged in disappearance of man from Humboldt

Two more charged in disappearance of man from Humboldt

On March 4, Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes North arrested two more individuals directly involved in relation to the disappearance of 20-year-old Allan Douglas Garrioch. At approximately 5:30 p.m.

Third-party audit coming in late spring regarding SHNB issues

A third-party audit is set to be released late spring regarding the constant issues that have arisen around the new Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford (SHNB).
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