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Proposed North Battleford tax increase now under six per cent

Increase now proposed to be 5.96, but nothing is final yet as second night of budget deliberations takes place

Nov 29, 2022 9:30 PM Read more >

Floyd Favel brings his novel, Ashes and Embers, to the Battlefords

“Dedicated to all Delmas Indian Residential School students. May your stories live forever,” reads the acknowledgments at the beginning of the book.

Nov 29, 2022 6:02 PM Read more >

Sask First Act gets through second reading

Bill 88, respecting Saskatchewan’s provincial jurisdiction over resources, passes unanimously and now heads to committee

Nov 29, 2022 1:59 PM Read more >

A second North Battleford safety survey coming

The first survey was conducted in 2018.

Nov 29, 2022 1:25 PM Read more >

Provincial surplus bumps up another $50.1 million

Daily Leg Update - Finance Minister Donna Harpauer provides a positive mid-year financial update.

Nov 29, 2022 12:32 PM Read more >

Kinsmen Band hosts Christmas concert Dec. 10

Featuring music from Home Alone 2, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas and your favourite holiday classics.

Nov 29, 2022 10:04 AM Read more >

Photos: BUHF's Festival of Trees begins with VIP Opening Night

'A Royal Christmas'

Nov 29, 2022 9:58 AM Read more >

BTEC's Christmas Bake Sale returns Dec. 8 after COVID hiatus

All proceeds will go towards BTEC’s Client Council, which helps decide hoq funds are spent by and for BTEC’s 64 participants.

Nov 29, 2022 9:05 AM Read more >

Maidstone and District News: Generous support for festival of trees

Maidstone bowlers advance to provincial competitions.

Nov 29, 2022 9:02 AM Read more >

The Chapel Gallery showcases over a dozen Saskatchewan artists

Make sure to see Holly Hildebrand, Linda Hauk, Chris Hodge, Pam Beaver, and more Saskatchewan artists at the Chapel Gallery before the Chapel Gallery Member Exhibition ends on Jan. 7, 2023.

Nov 29, 2022 8:54 AM Read more >