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Festival Fanfare: Deep understanding of choral music to benefit adjudications

The 2023 Battlefords Kiwanis Music Festival is scheduled to run from March 13 to 25.

Feb 13, 2023 11:17 AM Read more >

Donny Parenteau: award-winning Métis music coming to Battlefords

Parenteau's Métis heritage, tracing back to Louis Riel and the Northwest Rebellion of 1885, is a significant part of his music and identity.

Feb 13, 2023 10:40 AM Read more >

Battlefords Chamber highlights 2022 successes, readies for 2023

After the return of BBEX, several meetings with government officials, and renovations, the chamber is planning for a big year with a new community relocation guide, shopping sprees, and more.

Feb 13, 2023 8:33 AM Read more >

La Loche resident shocks himself with $100K lottery win

Janvier purchased his ticket from Lakeshore Express in La Loche on Dec. 29.

Feb 13, 2023 8:29 AM Read more >

Prairie beauty captured: Hoppe and Ellard's 'Common Ground'

For years, artists Cindy Hoppe and Diane Larouche Ellard have been capturing the beauty of the prairies through photo walks near their homes south of Battleford.

Feb 13, 2023 8:26 AM Read more >

Meota and District News: Don't miss out on pancakes for Shrove Tuesday

Unite in prayer on World Day: March 3 at the United Church.

Feb 13, 2023 8:12 AM Read more >

Video: Robbery, threats at business: RCMP make arrest

Charged with robbery and resisting arrest.

Feb 12, 2023 12:44 PM Read more >

Prairie Wool: Valentine mysteries

Love conquers all and occasionally promotes you out of left field.

Feb 12, 2023 11:59 AM Read more >

Garden Chat: What is crawling on my houseplant?

Prevent insect infestations by keeping your houseplants healthy.

Feb 12, 2023 9:46 AM Read more >

Hanbidge on Horticulture: Begonias — fabulous foliage, colourful flowers

Begonias are tuberous, fibrous or rhizomatous.

Feb 12, 2023 8:34 AM Read more >

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