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Garden Chat: Harbingers of spring

One herald of spring, hepatica, is much rarer in the landscape.

Mar 23, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >

Twenty teams drawn to NW Farmers Bonspiel

Kelly Baillargeon team sweeps in bragging rights.

Mar 22, 2025 9:30 AM Read more >

Grow Your Own Future: Spring equinox and gardening

Days of more sun-hours and warmer temperatures.

Mar 22, 2025 7:00 AM Read more >

North Stars playoff season ignites fans

The North Stars meet Weyburn Redwings in the first playoff round.

Mar 21, 2025 9:58 PM Read more >

Mayfair and District News: It’s supper theatre season

Catch a show in Speers April 4, 5 and 6 or Milleton April 12.

Mar 21, 2025 9:57 PM Read more >

Book Review: Weaving pain into a story

A singular focus on the theme of personal identity.

Mar 21, 2025 8:47 PM Read more >

Sproull appeals conviction and sentence in child pornography case

On Feb. 10 he was sentenced at the Court of King's Bench in Battleford after being found guilty on all eight charges.

Mar 21, 2025 2:00 PM Read more >

Saskatchewan RCMP releases list of 10 wanted suspects

RCMP says list will be updated on a monthly basis.

Mar 21, 2025 11:58 AM Read more >

Battlefords Transit System to go down to one route in North Battleford

The Board said BTS proposed a reduction in service levels in response to North Battleford city council’s request to BTS to cut costs for transit services.

Mar 20, 2025 2:00 PM Read more >

RCMP investigate firearm discharge on Big River First Nation

The truck is described as an early 2000s model white Chevrolet or GMC with a ¾ ton long-box and a broken rear window.

Mar 20, 2025 1:54 PM Read more >

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