Category Archives: Battlefords

Rate increases coming to recreation facilities
User rates for recreational venues will see an increase for the first time in two years including a 4.5 per cent increase at the Battleford Arena and the Alex Dillabough Center. The report by Battlefo...
Mar 04, 2025

Three North Stars recognized for their outstanding play
After coming off a weekend sweep over the Estevan Bruins and now on a four game win streak with a playoff spot clinched, the Battlefords North Stars have had three players receive Saskatchewan Junior ...
Mar 04, 2025

'It’s very troubling': Sask. farmers brace for ongoing Trump tariff threat
As U.S. President Donald Trump threatens steep tariffs on Canadian goods, Saskatchewan farmers worry they'll have to lower crop prices to stay competitive.For Riley Wallace, a canola grower in Unity, ...
Mar 03, 2025

Campbell hat trick leads North Stars to fourth win in a row
The Battlefords North Stars were back at the Access Communications Centre last night and ended up beating the Estevan Bruins 6-3 to get their fourth win in a row and officially clinch a spot in the pl...
Mar 02, 2025

Wilkie's heart and soul: Clarke Jackson honoured as Citizen of the Year
For Clarke Jackson, volunteering has never been about recognition-it's about building a stronger community. "It's something that I never expected in my wildest dreams, you don't do what you do to get ...
Mar 01, 2025

North Stars top Bruins in thrilling showdown
The Battlefords North Stars were at the Access Communications Centre last night and after a back and forth contest, ended up beating the Estevan Bruins 7-5 to get their third win a row. Coming out for...
Mar 01, 2025

Government’s $116M funding helps Sask. farmers improve efficiency and adapt to clean technology
The federal government is investing more than $116 million in clean technology for Canadian agriculture, and farmers in Saskatchewan say they are already seeing results.On Friday, Minister of Agricult...
Feb 28, 2025

Milton Tootoosis presents workshop on economic reconciliation at Fort Battleford
In Cree, the word 'Pimacihisowin' is the ability to take care of oneself. In a presentation earlier Friday at Fort Battleford, Milton Tootoosis presented on the importance of economic reconciliation a...
Feb 28, 2025

From backyard rink to community skating loop: A father's vision comes to life
For Emily Simon, some of her core childhood memories are tied to the small skating rink her father, Curtis, built in their backyard. It was there she'd put on her figure-skating dress, test out her sp...
Feb 28, 2025

'Our history': Sask. Baseball Hall of Fame seeks nominations for milestone 40th induction
The Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Battleford is calling on communities across the province to nominate deserving individuals for its 2025 40th induction class.Jane Shury, president ...
Feb 27, 2025