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North Battleford considers scrapping base tax in property tax overhaul
North Battleford city council is set to review a new tax study tonight that could pave the way for a major overhaul of how property taxes are calculated, including the potential elimination of the city's base tax.The report, commissioned by the city and prepared by economist Harry Kitchen, examines the fairness of the ...
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MISSING
RCMP seek public's help to locate missing North Battleford woman
RCMP is seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing woman last seen in North Battleford. On March 20, Battlefords RCMP received a report of missing 40-year-old, Carmen Peyachew. She was last seen on March 20 in North Battleford. Since Peyachew was reported missing, RCMP has been checking places she is known...
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North Battleford considers scrapping base tax in property tax overhaul
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North Battleford considers scrapping base tax in property tax overhaul
North Battleford city council is set to review a new tax study tonight that could pave the way for a major overhaul of how property taxes are calculated, including the potential elimination of the city's base tax.The report, commissioned by the city and prepared by economist Harry Kitchen, examines the fairness of the ...
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RCMP seek public's help to locate missing North Battleford woman
RCMP is seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing woman last seen in North Battleford. On March 20, Battlefords RCMP received a report of missing 40-year-old, Carmen Peyachew. She was last seen on March 20 in North Battleford. Since Peyachew was reported missing, RCMP has been checking places she is known...
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ongoing investigation
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Mar 20, 2026
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Driving high
Cannabis use caused 50% of young drivers to crash in simulation: researcher
New research from the School of Public Health at the University of Saskatchewan shows that young drivers feel the effects of cannabis consumption for hours after they consume it.That leads to a much higher likelihood of a collision, said Professor Alexander Crizzle. "What we found was that edibles and recreationa...
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Sask. watchdog says tear gas used before man's death on Onion Lake Cree Nation
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Tensions escalating
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2-0 SERIES LEAD
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For the second night in a row, the Battlefords North Stars survived a third period comeback attempt from the Melfort Mustangs took a 2-0 series lead after winning game two by a score of 3-2. Kaeden Serpa stopped 41 of 43 shots in the win, and has saved 81 of 85 combined in games one and two."Sigh of relief. I thou...
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SPHL FINALS
Meota Combines to play in winner take all Game 5 against Neilburg
The Sask. Prairie Hockey League (SPHL) season will come to an end on Sunday when the Meota Combines face off with the Neilburg Monarchs in Game 5 of the finals. After the Combines took down the Monarchs in Games 1 and 2, the Monarchs stormed back to win Games 3 and 4 to force a winner-take-all Game 5. Combines forward ...
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NORTH STARS TAKE GAME ONE
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The Battlefords North Stars came out of the gate strong with a 4-2 win over the Melfort Mustangs to take a 1-0 series lead in the first round of the playoffs. North Stars goaltender Kaeden Serpa had 40 saves on 42 shots in the win. For the North Stars, it was huge to get the first win of the playoffs out of the way to ...
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SJHL Playoffs
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The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) playoffs are finally upon us, and the Battlefords North Stars face off with the Melfort Mustangs in the opening round. The North Stars finished in the third seed in the SJHL with a 35-15-4-2. They finished the season strong with a couple straight wins over the Kindersley Kli...
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FERODUK CUP
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HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL
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Battlefords Profiles
SIGA named a 2026 Saskatchewan Top Employer
The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) is proud, for a third consecutive year, to be named a Saskatchewan Top Employer by Canada's Top 100 Employers. Now in its 21st year, Saskatchewan's Top Employers is a special designation that recognizes employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places t...
Mar 02, 2026
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Self-determination in healthcare
Battlefords Family Health Center celebrates 25 years of Indigenous-led primary care and systemic advocacy
Twenty-five years after its initial development began, the Battlefords Family Health Center (BFHC), operating under the umbrella of Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre (BRT6), stands as a powerful testament to self-determination in healthcare, providing a unique and expansive model of primary care. The organization was...
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Every home tells a story worth telling
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Canada
Demands on air traffic controllers in the spotlight after fatal Air Canada crash
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CP NewsAlert: CAF members safe after missile intercepted near Israel-Lebanon border
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