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New program at Comp sees great results for athletics
A new program at the Comprehensive High School has been turning heads on the field. The new junior boys soccer program started this season, and even though they haven't been in a league this year, the...
Oct 03, 2018
Town street formally christened Central Avenue
A street with too many names will now see see some clarity in the town of Battleford. Council approved formally designating the name of one of its streets to Central Avenue at its recent meeting. The ...
Oct 03, 2018
Fright Nights at Western Development Museum
Fright Nights Haunted House will be at the Western Development Museum October 29 and 30th starting at 7:00 p.m. both nights. The fee is $10 per person. No one under 12 admitted. Creepy Cocktail Bar op...
Oct 03, 2018
Musical extravaganza coming to the Battlefords
Music fans in the Battlefords are in for a red-letter weekend Oct. 12 to 14. Three of the community's biggest entertainment hosts have teamed up to offer a three night musical lollapalooza that is sur...
Oct 03, 2018
Newcomers to province lead in being physically active: Survey
People who moved to Canada in the last five years are the most physically active demographic in Saskatchewan. That comes according to a survey conducted by Insightrix Research and published by the Sas...
Oct 03, 2018
North Stars ready for tough test in defending champs
The Battlefords North Stars head into tonight riding high after three straight wins, the most recent of which saw the team seek a little bit of retribution against last year's arch-nemesis as the Star...
Oct 03, 2018
New book boosts funds for search and rescue teams
A popular and passionate supporter of search and rescue efforts in Saskatchewan is still giving back, over a year after his death. Profits from a book about the late RCMP Staff Sgt. Peter Ga...
Oct 03, 2018
Battleford launching commemorative bench program
Local residents who want to honour the life of a loved one may be interested in the Town of Battleford’s new commemorative bench program. As discussed at council's recent meeting, people can pur...
Oct 03, 2018
Parents Reminded To Keep Children’s Vaccinations Up-To-Date
Health officials are reminding parents to make sure children's vaccinations are up-to-date. Free childhood immunizations are available for infants and school-age children in Saskatchewan to protect th...
Oct 03, 2018
Gold Eagle Casino among big winners at BBEX Awards gala
It was an exciting night for local businesses as the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce announced this year’s Battlefords Business Excellence Awards (BBEX) winners. This year marked the 25th annive...
Oct 03, 2018