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Immigration Resource Centre shares successes, challenges faced by newcomers
North Battlefords is becoming something of a hub for newcomers in the province, based on the latest report from the Battlefords Immigration Resource Centre. BIRC Executive Director Ann...
Aug 22, 2018

Concert in the Park brings community together
Live music poured out of Central Park in North Battleford, while the aroma of burgers sizzling on a barbecue filled the air Wednesday during the noon hour. It was all part of the C...
Aug 22, 2018

Battlefords Synchronized Swimming Registration
Battlefords Synchronized Swimming Club is hosting "See it, Try it" Thursday, August 23, 5:30-6:00 p.m. with registration, 5-6:30 p.m. See the poster for details.
Aug 22, 2018

Battlefords Gymnastics Registration
Get ready for the Battlefords Gymnastics Registration August 27th for returning members and August 30 for new members. See the poster for full details.
Aug 22, 2018

Nominate Someone Today for the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal
Nominations are now open for the 2018 recipients of the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal. "The Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal provides an opportunity for us to honour our committed volunteers," Lieutenant G...
Aug 22, 2018

Power outages in North Battleford
UPDATE: SaskPower reported that as of 12:39 p.m., all power had been restored across the city, except for the 500 blocks of 102nd and 103rd Streets. Crews report that they are removing a tree from a p...
Aug 22, 2018

St. Walburg's 30th Annual Blueberry Festival kicks off Friday
The 30th Annual St. Walburg Wild Blueberry Festival is right around the corner. With events kicking off on Friday night at the Parish Centre, there is something for everyone at the 2018 event. Many ve...
Aug 22, 2018

Kevin Garinger steps down as Humboldt Broncos president
Kevin Garinger is stepping away from his role as president of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League's Humboldt Broncos. Garinger, 50, declined to seek re-election as team president ahead of a Tuesday ...
Aug 22, 2018

FCC’s Drive Away Hunger underway in N.B.
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is celebrating its 15th year of Drive Away Hunger, an initiative in support of food banks and various meal programs to help raise money for – and awareness of – su...
Aug 22, 2018

La Loche shooting victim considers class action lawsuit
A teacher who was blinded in a school shooting in La Loche says she's considering a lawsuit after receiving what she called inadequate compensation for her pain and suffering. Charlene Klyne was ...
Aug 22, 2018