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‘The heart of a lion’ – rodeo accident victim in recovery

Bronc rider recovering in Foothill Medical Centre in Calgary.

Jan 27, 2023 9:53 AM Read more >

Road crews dealing with glare ice in Battlefords

Public urged to exercise caution as nasty winter weather hits.

Jan 26, 2023 5:41 PM Read more >

Euthanasia not a solution for mental illness: ARPA director

Organization calls on Liberals to stand behind promise to delay euthanasia expansion.

Jan 26, 2023 4:23 PM Read more >

Town of Battleford set to begin tax lien process

According to the Town of Battleford's tax arrears list, the tax lien total amount as of Jan. 23, 2023, is $284,778.18.

Jan 26, 2023 9:57 AM Read more >

Highway Hotline: Rain and ice in Northwest, snow blocking visibility in East Central and South

Social media is littered with reports of vehicles in the ditch, travellers turning back and traffic backups in all affected areas.

Jan 26, 2023 9:06 AM Read more >

Indigenous advocate calls for public inquiry into Cassandra Fox's death

Congress of Aboriginal Peoples Vice Chief Kim Beaudin says there is an epidemic of suicide among Indigenous inmates in CSC care.

Jan 25, 2023 5:34 PM Read more >

City of North Battleford’s ‘Vision 2025’ targets development

"We need to start talking about our community in positive ways," — Jan Swanson, economic development manager for North Battleford.

Jan 25, 2023 10:11 AM Read more >

Battleford approves wage increase for out-of-scope employees

The 2023 total salary remuneration increase for all out-of-scope employees is approximately $8,670.

Jan 25, 2023 6:50 AM Read more >

Battleford approves 5-year lease with Battle River Archers

“They’ve done a great job promoting archery with youth and keeping it alive in the province and community." — Mayor Ames Leslie.

Jan 24, 2023 9:42 PM Read more >

Kayla Petersen new chair of the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce

The new chair described as 'strong-willed, dynamic, and fiercely driven'.

Jan 24, 2023 9:13 PM Read more >