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One charged, another apprehended in murder on 100th

One charged, another apprehended in murder on 100th

UPDATE - LOCATED: Nicolas Buck has been located and taken into custody by RCMP without incident. Thank you to the media and the public for their assistance.
Oil spill art featured at the Chapel Gallery

Oil spill art featured at the Chapel Gallery

Friday marked the official launch of a long-awaited exhibition based on one of the most impactful environmental disasters ever to hit the Battlefords.
Semchuk speaks on internment of Ukrainians and others by Canada

Semchuk speaks on internment of Ukrainians and others by Canada

North Battleford is the latest stop in the nationwide book tour telling the stories of those interned between 1914 and 1920.
Battlefords RCMP discover human remains

Battlefords RCMP discover human remains

At 11 a.m. Friday, RCMP Saskatchewan Media issued a release that the North Battleford RCMP and RCMP Major Crime Unit discovered human remains during a search.
North Stars’ Braydon Buziak to York University

North Stars’ Braydon Buziak to York University

Another prominent graduating member of the Canalta Cup champion Battlefords North Stars has made known his future plans. Assistant captain Braydon Buziak has announced he is heading to York University in Ontario.
Tisdale – Rollover kills one, injures two

Tisdale – Rollover kills one, injures two

On Thursday, July 11, at approximately 9:25 p.m., Tisdale and Melfort RCMP, Tisdale Fire Department, and Emergency Medical Services attended the scene of a single vehicle rollover on Highway 35, approximately three kilometres south of Tisdale.
A chance to give Canada’s North real communication service

A chance to give Canada’s North real communication service

But will the CRTC take advantage of the appointment of Claire Anderson to pursue significant change?
Scholarships awarded to 4-H members

Scholarships awarded to 4-H members

Submitted Each year, 4-H Saskatchewan awards scholarships to outstanding senior 4-H members from across the province, to assist them in their post-secondary education.

Parks week 2019 – So much to do in Saskatchewan’s provincial parks

In celebration of Saskatchewan Parks Week from July 14 to 20, 2019, a variety of activities, events and contests are taking place all week long. “This week will offer something for everyone,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Gene Makowsky said.
Summer School for the Solo Voice hosts 22nd program

Summer School for the Solo Voice hosts 22nd program

Lisa Hornung’s Summer School for the Solo Voice continues to be a music lover’s go-to in the Battlefords. The program took place July 6 to 13 this year in North Battleford.
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