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Arts mentorship program receives $700K boost

A program that brings music education to remote and underserved communities in Saskatchewan, is receiving a big financial boost. The Community Arts Mentorship Program (CAMP) has been named the first r...

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North Stars' 20-year-olds reflect on junior hockey experience: Part 1

With the conclusion of their 2023-24 season, the Battlefords North Stars say goodbye to another class of 20-year-old players, who will graduate from the junior hockey ranks and move on to the next cha...

5h ago

Wayne Hellquist reflects on induction to Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame

There are few names across Saskatchewan as synonymous with the sport of volleyball as Wayne Hellquist. A longtime president of the Saskatchewan Volleyball Association, who also served as Volleyball Re...

Apr 17, 2024

Guitars and Cars Show 'n Shine to include live music

Music and classic automobile lovers will be in for a treat at this upcoming show coming to the Battlefords. Guitars and Cars Show 'n Shine will take place at the Dekker Centre Parking Lot on Sunday, J...

Apr 15, 2024

North Stars' Burgeson commits to Vancouver Island University

Battlefords North Stars forward, Hunter Burgeson is headed to the west coast for the next chapter in his hockey journey, having recently announced his commitment to the Vancouver Island University (VI...

Apr 15, 2024

Maidstone RCMP searching for missing Onion Lake man

UPDATE: On Thursday, RCMP issued a plea for any dashcam footage from the Alcurve area on the morning of April 10.---Maidstone RCMP have turned to the public for help in locating a 28-year-old man from...

Apr 14, 2024

‘It gets us our playground’: James Smith Cree Nation donates $116k to Weldon Playground Project

Tears of joy overwhelmed many of those who attended a pancake breakfast fundraiser in Weldon on Saturday morning. The town's residents and people from neighbouring communities joined together at the W...

Apr 13, 2024

North Stars celebrate best of season with year-end awards

The Battlefords North Stars held their annual year-end team awards banquet Friday at the Access Communications Centre, giving the players, staff, families and billets one last chance to come together ...

Apr 13, 2024

Local football player wins OneWorld Bowl Games in Germany

North Battleford's Keaten Osicki is coming off a trip of a lifetime, winning an international championship at the 2024 OneWorld Bowl Games, with the Sask Selects varsity football team in Emsdetten, Ge...

Apr 12, 2024

Rolling Barrage hopes to raise awareness of PTSD in veterans

A large rally of supporters will be riding their motorbikes through the Battlefords this summer to increase awareness about the issue of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), impacting veterans and f...

Apr 12, 2024