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North Battleford’s historic corner stores

Hiebert on Heritage

Jan 31, 2018 7:07 PM Read more >

Designer birdhouses raise money for heart monitoring equipment

Submitted by BUHF Valentine’s Day is around the corner and love is in the air! Show your special someone how much you care with a JRs Designer Birdhouse from Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation.

Jan 31, 2018 3:45 PM Read more >

Little words say what you mean; big words are too often gobbledygook

Neighbourly Advice According to Ed

Jan 31, 2018 2:25 PM Read more >

Accused's son testifies in murder trial

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Jan 31, 2018 10:44 AM Read more >

North Stars blank Klippers to start home stand

The Kindersley Klippers are having a hard time trying to score on Battlefords North Stars netminder Taryn Kotchorek.

Jan 31, 2018 9:55 AM Read more >

First day of testimony wraps up

Gerald Stanley murder trial

Jan 30, 2018 7:58 PM Read more >

Fake News

History and Commentary from a Prairie Perspective

Jan 30, 2018 4:23 PM Read more >

Lack of First Nations jurors an issue with Boushie family

Supporters of Colten Boushie, shooting victim, were at the Battleford courthouse Tuesday, including Boushie’s uncle, Alvin Baptiste, who spoke with reporters during the lunch break.

Jan 30, 2018 2:57 PM Read more >

Graham Baptiste case adjourned to March 2

The Graham Baptiste case, in which the 33-year-old was charged with 11 offences, has been adjourned to 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 2.

Jan 30, 2018 2:31 PM Read more >

Playoffs set in SWHL

All eight teams in the Saskatchewan West Hockey League now know what awaits them in the playoffs as the best-of-three quarter-final matchups were set following the conclusion of their regular season schedule Saturday.

Jan 30, 2018 2:23 PM Read more >

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