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Town of Battleford offering free snowshoe use

There is no cost to use the equipment.

Jan 10, 2023 6:33 AM Read more >

Synergy donates $50,000 to Pine Island Lodge Ltd.

Donation supports creation of new Health and Wellness Centre.

Jan 10, 2023 6:28 AM Read more >

Man sentenced in Laverdiere murder gets conditional sentence for b&e

Samuel Takakenew was arrested September 2022 and charged with break and enter into a home in North Battleford. At the time he was on probation after being sentenced for accessory in Tiki Laverdiere's murder.

Jan 9, 2023 4:53 PM Read more >

Canadian air travel hits another new low thanks to Sunwing mess

John Cairns’ News Watch - The outrageous Sunwing airline meltdown is the talk of Saskatchewan.

Jan 9, 2023 1:13 PM Read more >

Festival Fanfare: Late entry options for March festival are available

Battlefords Kiwanis Music Festival — March 13 to 25.

Jan 9, 2023 11:14 AM Read more >

Borden and District News: Snowmobile safety course offered Jan. 21

Music nights hosted in Borden and Radisson.

Jan 9, 2023 10:59 AM Read more >

Meota and District News: Belbutte rings in new year with music jam session

Spiritwood boys’ curling team heading to winter games.

Jan 9, 2023 10:01 AM Read more >

SJHL Round-Up: Battlefords North Stars start new year with wins

The Humboldt Broncos split the two games it played this so far this year, the Melfort Mustangs and Nipawin Hawks won one each, the Melville Millionaires won two, and the La Ronge Ice Wolves and Kindersley Klippers lost both.

Jan 9, 2023 8:33 AM Read more >

Murder trial not proceeding for accused in Tiki Laverdiere's death

Jesse Sangster is charged with first-degree murder, kidnapping, and improperly interfering with a human body.

Jan 9, 2023 8:29 AM Read more >

Garden Chat: Russian olive and wolf willow

Russian olive is to dry areas what willows are to wet sites.

Jan 8, 2023 1:07 PM Read more >

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