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Dekker Centre says beware of ticket scam for Jann Arden show

"... there are members of our community that have been victims of different ticket scams for the Jann Arden Christmas Tour tomorrow," the Dekker Centre said in an email.

Dec 9, 2024 12:30 PM Read more >

Santa has a photo gig at North Battleford mall

Santa poses with visitors for free photos and gift bags and candy are handed out.

Dec 8, 2024 10:30 AM Read more >

Garden Chat: Increasing winter survival of shrubs and trees

Some short plants can survive winter only if well insulated by either snow or straw.

Dec 8, 2024 6:00 AM Read more >

Battlefords’ Operation Red Nose ready for holidays

Safe ride home program has started its engines.

Dec 7, 2024 10:30 AM Read more >

Grow Your Own Future: Soils in winter

Water in the topmost levels of soil will freeze to form a frost layer that can be several feet deep.

Dec 7, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >

Ray Fox awarded Queen’s Jubilee Medal

Lifetime of community service has been recognized multiple times.

Dec 6, 2024 7:00 PM Read more >

Battlefords agencies pay tribute to Montreal Massacre victims

Dec. 6 marks the National Day of Remembrance and Action to End Violence Against Women, which was established in 1991.

Dec 6, 2024 6:00 PM Read more >

Loaded firearm thrown at police vehicle as suspects try to escape

While officers pursued the vehicle, occupants threw a number of items in what officers believed was an attempt to disable their police vehicles.

Dec 6, 2024 5:30 PM Read more >

Verdict postponed for accused in death of Jason Chartier

Robert Young, now 70, is facing charges of second-degree murder in the death of Jason Chartier in 2018 in Buffalo Narrows.

Dec 6, 2024 2:05 PM Read more >

Onion Lake Cree Nation sees increased police presence

People are asked to avoid areas where officers are present, and to follow any directions provided by police.

Dec 6, 2024 12:45 PM Read more >

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