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Canada's Alabama: Have we learned anything from a racist past?

1963 murder of Allan Thomas in Glaslyn, Sask.: Have things changed since Maclean's magazine compared the North Battleford region to the southern U.S. and said 'This is our Alabama'?

May 14, 2023 6:54 PM Read more >

Keep your cats safe from haters

Someone has been shooting at cats in North Battleford

May 14, 2023 1:30 PM Read more >

Prairie Wool: Birthday bash!

‘Old’ is a matter of perspective.

May 14, 2023 10:54 AM Read more >

Garden Chat: Clematis —them that climb and them that don’t

Delightful, hardy clematis varieties for Prairie gardens.

May 14, 2023 8:15 AM Read more >

Coronation festivities at Government House

Events at Government House on May 13 were held to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III.

May 13, 2023 3:35 PM Read more >

May 13: It's World Migratory Bird Day

Check out DUC's website for tips to help identify some common species.

May 13, 2023 10:30 AM Read more >

Update: Subject of dangerous persons alert arrested

Melvin Starblanket was being sought after shots were fired at a house on Pelican Lake First Nation March 30.

May 12, 2023 6:11 PM Read more >

Commentary: CRA wins award after giving $32B to dead people

Canadian Taxpayers Federation presents Teddy Awards for the worst of government waste.

May 12, 2023 1:32 PM Read more >

Council formally authorizes proceeding with splash park

Council authorizes administration to partner with Rotary Club in proceeding with splash park proposal for Connaught School area.

May 12, 2023 11:24 AM Read more >

Province, partners sign six year lotteries agreement

Renewal of lottery agreement means more funds going to sport, culture and recreation

May 12, 2023 10:27 AM Read more >