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Serious collision at Cochin causes highway detours

Serious collision at Cochin causes highway detours

Motorists should expect delays in the area. Police ask drivers to slow down and follow the instructions of emergency personnel on scene.
Town moves ahead with pathway lighting project

Town moves ahead with pathway lighting project

Battleford town council approved a $39,113 contract for new lighting along the Battle Springs Park pathway to boost safety and quality of life.
Break-in hits Midwest Food Resources

Break-in hits Midwest Food Resources

Thieves and vandals create a shambles of local food-focussed non-profit.
Battleford council approves four-year strategic plan to 2028

Battleford council approves four-year strategic plan to 2028

Battleford town council has approved its 2025–28 Strategic Plan, outlining goals for safety, infrastructure, quality of life and growth.
Battleford council raises managers’ salaries to boost recruitment

Battleford council raises managers’ salaries to boost recruitment

Battleford council approved raising three managers’ salary grid to $85K–$105K, citing the need to stay competitive and attract staff.
Update: Missing Makwa Sahagaiehcan woman found safe

Update: Missing Makwa Sahagaiehcan woman found safe

Kristy Fineblanket was last seen on Makwa Sahagaiehcan First Nation.
Central, northern Saskatchewan hit with severe weather

Central, northern Saskatchewan hit with severe weather

Update: Tornadoes no longer expected in Battlefords region

Update: Tornadoes no longer expected in Battlefords region

, Environment Canada meteorologists said tornadoes are no longer expected in the region. 
CUPE health workers rally in North Battleford for fair wages

CUPE health workers rally in North Battleford for fair wages

CUPE president Bashir Jalloh said after more than three years without a raise, health-care workers are asking the province to recognize their contributions and provide fair wages.
Memories made at 40th Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Dinner

Memories made at 40th Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Dinner

Guest speaker Sherman Cottingham said North Battleford was the first place he'd been where he could dine out or play pool without being called the ‘N’ word.
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