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Cole Jones and Tyrell Wenig are helping the Carrot River Outback Thunder this season while learning the ropes of Junior B hockey. Jones, a forward, has helped in various facets of the game and has 15 points, with eight goals, in 29 games.

It was a busy week for the Nipawin Hawks as they navigated the trade deadline while balancing a trio of hockey games. The week kicked off for the Hawks with the Jan. 10 deadline, where they were busy making a pair of moves to bolster their line-up.

With many Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League teams busy trading to make improvements, the Melfort Mustangs remained relatively quiet.

Big Island Lake First Nation school closed during eight-hour containment operation

The Battefords and Area Sexual Assault Centre received a cheque Jan. 12 from the local chapter of 100 Women Who Care the Battlefords. A donation of $15,450.00 was presented to Heather O'Neil, chair of the Battlefords and Area Sexual Assault Centre.

Warren Williams is juggling a couple of leadership roles at the moment.

Battlefords Chamber of Commerce members heard from an international guest speaker this week. Arlin Sorensen, an entrepreneur located near Harlan, Iowa, was the guest speaker.

Battleford RCMP responded to over 45 calls for service from Wednesday, January 18 at 6 am to Thursday January 19 at 6 am. They include the following: Wednesday Jan. 18 7:35 am - Report of an impaired driver driving around Railway Ave.

Battleford RCMP responded to over 40 calls for service, between 6 am Tuesday Jan. 17 and 6 am Wednesday, Jan. 18. It includes the following: Tuesday, Jan.

The Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling event in North Battleford proved to be a major effort, not only for organizers and volunteers but also for those setting up the arena.