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'A dream come true': Turtleford Dance Studio heading to international competition

It's the moment many young dancers dream about - to show their talents on the world stage. The Turtleford Dance Studio was recently selected to participate in the Dance World Cup from July 1 to 6 in W...

May 25, 2023

City of Meadow Lake launches new online community engagement site

The City of Meadow Lake is launching a new website to connect to residents, and keep people up to date on what is happening in the community. The city said in its release that it's "excited to announc...

May 25, 2023

La Loche shooting victim passes away due to injuries sustained in 2016 attack

One of the seven who were injured but survived the 2016 La Loche shooting has passed away.Charlene Klyne died on May. 17 with her family saying it was due to complications from the injuries she sustai...

May 23, 2023

Updated: Spiritwood RCMP seek assistance in locating man with dementia

UPDATE: Leo Harris has been located safe. Spiritwood RCMP thanks those involved for their assistance in the search.---Spiritwood RCMP are asking the public for help in locating a missing man with deme...

May 22, 2023

Mobile carriers urged to improve accessible phone plans for deaf and blind Canadians

There's a sense of worry that creeps up on Lisa Anderson every time her phone alerts her she is near the end of her monthly data limit.For Anderson, who is deaf, each megabyte of data is more crucial ...

May 21, 2023

Trudeau asserts continued support for Ukraine as G7 summit featuring Zelenskyy ends

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sent a forceful rebuke of Russia at the conclusion of the G7 Leaders' Summit, which was taken over by the arrival of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who hoped to...

May 21, 2023

North Stars advance to Centennial Cup Final with 7-1 win over Terriers

The Battlefords North Stars topped the host, Portage Terriers 7-1 Saturday night in the semi-finals of the Centennial Cup, to punch their ticket to the National Championship Game Sunday. Holden Doell ...

May 21, 2023

Princess Anne offers praise as Canada's oldest military regiment marks anniversary

A visiting member of the Royal Family heaped praise on Canada's oldest continually serving cavalry regiment on Saturday, saying its storied military accomplishments date back to before it formally had...

May 20, 2023

UPDATE: Police find one accused in assault on Flying Dust First Nation, one still remains at large

UPDATE: Police reported Wednesday that Meadow Lake RCMP located and arrested one of the wanted youths in Meadow Lake. The accused, who can't be identified in accordance with the Youth Criminal Justice...

May 20, 2023

Ground-penetrating radar search underway near former site of Battleford Industrial School

Mosquito, Grizzly Bear's Head, Lean Man First Nation (MGBHLM) is having ground- penetrating radar (GPR) search work completed on its property to look for potential unmarked children's graves.The searc...

May 19, 2023