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Battleford pedestrian struck by vehicle

At 4:15 p.m. Monday, April 4, Battlefords RCMP responded to a complaint of a vehicle striking a pedestrian. The collision occurred in the Town of Battleford at the intersection of 22nd Street and 2nd Avenue.

Apr 5, 2016 4:02 PM Read more >

RCMP investigate shots-fired incident

Battlefords RCMP are seeking the assistance of the public in identifying the individual or individuals that are responsible for a shots-fired incident. There were no injuries. RCMP report that at 5:25 a.m.

Apr 5, 2016 2:59 PM Read more >

PAPHR volunteers are the roots of strong communities

Canada’s volunteers make a tremendous contribution in communities across the country. They make our community resilient and our country vibrant.

Apr 5, 2016 2:49 PM Read more >

Gala will feature best of the festival

Festival Fanfare

Apr 5, 2016 2:40 PM Read more >

Roast beef supper draws 120, including Sask. Party candidate

Maymont

Apr 5, 2016 1:18 PM Read more >

90th annual Unity Music Festival begins Monday

Unity News

Apr 5, 2016 1:15 PM Read more >

Community bids farewell to long-time pastor and family

Borden and Radisson News

Apr 5, 2016 1:07 PM Read more >

Five weeks enjoying the tropics of Southern Alberta

I spent a few weeks on an extended holiday to the home of my daughter and son-in-law, who reside in Medicine Hat, Alta. The weather was spring-like the whole five weeks I was away. Tulips were up and shrubs were in bloom.

Apr 5, 2016 12:30 PM Read more >

Northwest region goes Sask Party in a big way

Rural Saskatchewan again came through for the Saskatchewan Party in a big way, with the Northwest proving to be a bedrock. The Northwest produced a total Saskatchewan Party sweep of the region. All incumbent Sask.

Apr 5, 2016 11:48 AM Read more >

Feist congratulates Cox on win

The NDP challenge in the Battlefords fizzled right out when the returns came in on election night.

Apr 5, 2016 11:45 AM Read more >

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