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Battleford appoints auditor, condolences extended

St. Arnaud Pinsent Steman Chartered Professional Accountants named auditor

Feb 9, 2022 4:30 PM Read more >

Population of North Battleford, Battleford on the way down

Latest 2021 census numbers saw population declines on both sides of the North Saskatchewan River

Feb 9, 2022 3:03 PM Read more >

North Battleford ending proof of vax requirements at city facilities

City of North Battleford confirmed Wednesday they are lifting those restrictions

Feb 9, 2022 2:37 PM Read more >

Kidnapping and first-degree murder charges laid in 2011 missing person investigation

Robert “Bob” Welsey Pich, 58, and John Robert Gregoire, 68, both from the Baldwinton area have each been charged

Feb 9, 2022 11:07 AM Read more >

Battlefords Chamber holds AGM, approves name change

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce held its Annual General Meeting Tuesday, and some important developments that came out of it, include approving a name change

Feb 9, 2022 10:34 AM Read more >

Terriers beat North Stars on overtime goal

Terriers took the lead twice, but North Stars responded each time before Yorkton finally won in OT

Feb 8, 2022 8:18 PM Read more >

Trial resumes in Thunderchild murder case

Defence calls two witnesses; cross-examination to resume tomorrow

Feb 8, 2022 6:32 PM Read more >

Morin sentenced in P. A. court to 4 years in prison

Ralph Morin was arrested in November after Prince Albert police raided a hotel room

Feb 8, 2022 6:21 PM Read more >

Big River man gets 12 months jail for violent home invasion

After given credit for pre-trial custody, Vandale had one day left to serve

Feb 8, 2022 5:36 PM Read more >

Online platforms help storytellers reach wider audience

Overcoming challenges during the pandemic

Feb 8, 2022 4:47 PM Read more >

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