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Freezing rain warnings issued for Central Saskatchewan
Freezing rain warnings have been issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada for communities across central Saskatchewan.This includes Prince Albert, North Battleford, and Melfort. Places like Mea...
Dec 06, 2023

Buffalo River Dene Nation receives government funding for community centre
A northern Saskatchewan First Nation is one of several communities receiving federal and provincial dollars for much-needed infrastructure projects.On Wednesday, the province and federal governments a...
Dec 06, 2023

A walk to commemorate Day of Remembrance honours lives lost to gender-based violence
On December 6, 1989, a gunman entered the Polytechnique Montral and killed 14 women. Now on the 32nd anniversary of the massacre, Meadow Lake is taking action during the National Day of Remembrance an...
Dec 06, 2023

Bank of Canada holds its key interest rate steady at 5% in final decision of 2023
The Bank of Canada once again held its key interest rate steady at five per cent Wednesday, encouraged by evidence that higher rates are helping bring inflation down."Higher interest rates are clearly...
Dec 06, 2023

Cowboy Christmas Parade riding its way through Meadow Lake December 20
This Christmas, a parade with an equine twist will be wishing snowy happy trails to all in Meadow Lake.On December 20, a special treat will grace the community - on horseback - and according to May Go...
Dec 06, 2023

Assembly of First Nations to elect new national chief in special assembly
It's election day for the Assembly of First Nations, where chiefs in the assembly or their proxies will decide who's best suited to lead the organization after several turbulent years.The election com...
Dec 06, 2023

Lack of snow in Sask. could be good for deer population
There's hope the little amount of snow across Saskatchewan will help increase the deer population.Over the last two winters, certain areas have seen numbers drop by over 25 per cent.Dale Barks, a wild...
Dec 05, 2023
Unlocked car doors an opportunity for Christmas theft
The countdown to Christmas is on and for many Battlefords area residents the hustle and bustle of the holidays can be somewhat overwhelming.During the rush to get last minute details completed such as...
Dec 05, 2023

Assembly of First Nations meeting kicks off as election of new national chief looms
A special meeting of the Assembly of First Nations is kicking off in Ottawa on Tuesday, as chiefs get ready to elect a new leader. The election of the organization's next national chief comes as membe...
Dec 05, 2023

Highway Hotline warns about unsafe road conditions
The area surrounding North Battleford is under a warning from the Saskatchewan Highway Hotline. The 3:30 p.m. report says the area may be icy or slippery and have sections that are snow packed and wet...
Dec 04, 2023