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Property owner shoots in the air

Rural Spiritwood area

Mar 13, 2018 3:32 PM Read more >

Sask Hospital completion delayed

It has been confirmed that the Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford project will not be able to meet its June 1 target date.

Mar 13, 2018 2:53 PM Read more >

Art of Courage Wall unveiled for BUH in support of healthcare

The Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation unveiled the second installation for the Art of Courage Wall at BUH during the March 8 Battlefords North Stars hockey game.

Mar 13, 2018 11:47 AM Read more >

Getting even?

Linda's Lines

Mar 13, 2018 11:25 AM Read more >

Hawks and Combines deadlocked in SPHL final

The 2018 Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League final has now become a best-of-three affair.

Mar 12, 2018 10:10 PM Read more >

North Stars wrap up regular season campaign

With the second seed in the playoffs already wrapped up, the Battlefords North Stars found themselves in an interesting situation to conclude their 2017-18 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League regular season Friday.

Mar 9, 2018 11:15 PM Read more >

Rural crime on the minds of Northwest residents

With town hall-style meetings being held by RCMP in the province’s 87 detachments to discuss local issues, some have already taken place.

Mar 9, 2018 11:28 AM Read more >

Stanley lawyer releases statement

The day following the announcement that there will be no appeal in the matter of the Queen vs Gerald Stanley, the lawyer defending Stanley issued a short statement.

Mar 8, 2018 3:04 PM Read more >

Between the devil and the deep blue sea

Neighbourly Advice According to Ed

Mar 8, 2018 12:56 PM Read more >

Cochin residents happy after dog freed from house for sale

Armed with a golf club, Shirley McMillan of Cochin carefully opened the bathroom door after a neighbour said a big animal had gotten into her house, which was for sale. McMillan opened the door and her beloved dog Chase jumped out.

Mar 8, 2018 12:37 PM Read more >

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