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New Handi-bus arrives

The long-awaited new addition to the Battlefords Handi-Bus fleet has arrived. Bus #61 was unveiled Friday morning, Oct 11, at the CUplex at a media event organized by city officials.

Oct 11, 2019 2:03 PM Read more >

Laverdiere case continues to move through courts

Adjournments for two suspects Friday

Oct 11, 2019 12:19 PM Read more >

Arrest in armed robbery case

An arrest has been made in connection to an Oct 9 armed robbery incident near 110th St. and Diefenbaker Drive. On Oct. 10, police arrested 29-year-old David Ernest Soonias of Moosomin First Nation.

Oct 11, 2019 9:18 AM Read more >

Chamber opens up all-candidates forum to public

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce has reversed plans to hold a chamber-members-only all-candidates forum. ”The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Federal Election ‘All Candidates Forum’ OPEN to the public.

Oct 10, 2019 3:23 PM Read more >

Battleford residents concerned about 28th Street housing authority units

Town council in Battleford has indicated they want to see some response to complaints they received about properties on 28th Street in Battleford. Council passed a resolution Oct.

Oct 10, 2019 1:12 PM Read more >

North Stars beat Melfort in shootout, move to 11-1

It took a shootout for the Battlefords North Stars to come through with a 5-4 win over the Melfort Mustangs on the road Wednesday night. It was Rylan Nivon who scored the winning marker in the shoot out frame to lift the North Stars to the victory.

Oct 10, 2019 9:33 AM Read more >

Shovels in the ground for Battleford $5.2M lagoon upgrade

The Battleford lagoon upgrade project is now officially underway. A sod-turning ceremony took place at the site Oct.

Oct 10, 2019 6:54 AM Read more >

Update - Vehicle theft suspect at large – RCMP say do not approach

UPDATED: The noted vehicle has been located by police. A suspect has been identified and remains at large. Charges are pending. If you have information related to this advisory please call 9 1 1 or 310-RCMP.

Oct 9, 2019 10:22 PM Read more >

Hollywood returns to Didsbury

Reprinted from the Mountain View Cassette / Glacier Media / By Craig Lindsay DIDSBURY – The town of Didsbury was once again the site of a major Hollywood movie production as it stood in for Quincy, Wyo. for a movie called Land.

Oct 9, 2019 8:40 PM Read more >

Shale oil now means you don’t have to send your kid over there to get killed

From the Top of the Pile

Oct 9, 2019 4:18 PM Read more >

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