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Battlefords RCMP arrest man at business after weapons complaint

Battlefords RCMP arrest man at business after weapons complaint

Polcie responded to a call at about 6 p.m. on Feb. 2 that a man had a firearm at a business.
Shelly Palmer - All Bundled Up… Almost

Shelly Palmer - All Bundled Up… Almost

Goal is to provide a new and differentiated experience for sports fans.
Attendance at Frost Regina 2024 melts away

Attendance at Frost Regina 2024 melts away

Numbers drop for Frost Regina attendance in 2024 in spite of warmer weather — or was it because of it?
Mayfair and District News: Six more weeks of winter no surprise

Mayfair and District News: Six more weeks of winter no surprise

Ruddell hosts potluck Feb. 13
Town of Battleford updates animal control bylaw

Town of Battleford updates animal control bylaw

Chickens in rural areas around Battleford and microchip provisions were on the chopping block in the updated animal bylaw.
Town of Battleford passes new dangerous dog bylaw

Town of Battleford passes new dangerous dog bylaw

The town says the bylaw will protect the safety, health and welfare of people and property while ensuring the humane treatment of dogs.
Opinion: Committee made the right call to delay MAiD expansion

Opinion: Committee made the right call to delay MAiD expansion

The debate over medically assisted suicide continues because of safety concerns for the mentally ill.
Bluesky, a social network championed by Jack Dorsey, opens for anyone to sign up

Bluesky, a social network championed by Jack Dorsey, opens for anyone to sign up

Bluesky, a Twitter-like social network championed by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, has emerged from its cocoon and is now allowing anyone to create an account and join the service.
Meta says it will label AI-generated images on Facebook and Instagram

Meta says it will label AI-generated images on Facebook and Instagram

Facebook and Instagram users will start seeing labels on AI-generated images that appear on their social media feeds, part of a broader tech industry initiative to sort between what’s real and not.
Funding agreement to increase opportunities in innovation sector

Funding agreement to increase opportunities in innovation sector

Mitacs partnering with Petroleum Technology Research Centre to place top student talent in internships aimed at sustainability and Cleantech.
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