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Preliminary hearing underway for Meota man accused of killing wife

Michael MacKay is charged with first-degree murder

Feb 24, 2022 8:22 PM Read more >

Viral load up, but Omicron levels down in North Battleford wastewater

The amount of Omicron variant in North Battleford is listed at 234,990 per 100 millilitres, which is down 42.4 per cent

Feb 24, 2022 3:07 PM Read more >

Garbage pickup schedule an issue for Battleford council Tuesday

Proposed switch to biweekly pickup year-round is a no go, but could go biweekly for two extra months

Feb 24, 2022 1:47 PM Read more >

Trudeau response to Freedom Convoy turned it into a global movement

The world is watching Canada. Trudeau needs to separate the dangerous blend of public health and authoritarian politics

Feb 24, 2022 11:08 AM Read more >

Another adjournment to March in the Jan. 3 arson case

Naomi Jean Yellowtail adjourned to March 10

Feb 24, 2022 10:40 AM Read more >

North Stars get the job done in rematch with Weyburn

4-1 win for North Stars follows a 3-0 shutout of Weyburn the previous night

Feb 23, 2022 8:02 PM Read more >

Structure fire on Cousins Dr. in North Battleford

Fire crews were on the scene as of 5 p.m. this afternoon

Feb 23, 2022 6:00 PM Read more >

Survey says Canadians fear for country's future

Stark poll results ‘speak for themselves’: Political scientist

Feb 23, 2022 3:04 PM Read more >

Food truck festival filling up fast

Trade show is full up, but a few spots are left for food trucks

Feb 23, 2022 2:48 PM Read more >

“Better Together” signs could come to Battleford

Plan to put signs up outside the town limits at no cost to promote the Better Together message

Feb 23, 2022 12:56 PM Read more >