Category Archives: Battlefords

Town introduces Earned Days Off policy to recognize managers' extra work
The Town of Battleford has introduced a new Earned Days Off (EDO) Management Team Policy for its non-unionized managers to bring clarity and fairness, as such a plan wasn't previously available.Todd F...
Feb 04, 2025

North Stars look to get back on track
After coming off two losses to the Humboldt Broncos this past weekend, the Battlefords North Stars find themselves in some uncharted territory as they are now on a four-game losing streak and eighth o...
Feb 04, 2025

'Supposed to live in peace, respect and friendship': Treaty Commissioner works to strengthen relationships through education
Communication has been the common thread throughout Dr. Kathy Walker's life. Growing up on Okanese First Nation in Treaty 4 territory, as she received her higher education at the University of Saskatc...
Feb 03, 2025

Intersection at 100th and 19th closed due to morning accident
The intersection at 100th and 19th is expected to be closed for the remainder of the day following a two-vehicle accident earlier Monday morning. According to police, all three people involved - inclu...
Feb 03, 2025

North Stars' struggles continue in Humboldt
It was another tough game for the Battlefords North Stars Saturday night, losing 10-3 to the Humboldt Broncos on the road to get handed their fourth loss in a row.Right out the gate, the North Stars f...
Feb 02, 2025

Swinging with the Stars raises over $45K
For the second year, the community embraced whats quickly become a favorite fundraiser. Swinging with the Stars in support of the Battlefords Healthcare Foundation (BHCF) raised over $45,000. "I'm thr...
Feb 02, 2025

Nominations for 2025 North West BOB Awards open
Get ready - the 2025 North West Best of the Best (BOB) awards are coming. While the official launch date is Feb. 3, the online nominations begin Saturday and will once again celebrate all manner of ar...
Feb 01, 2025

Three losses in a row for the North Stars after loss to Humboldt
For the first time this season, the Battlefords North Stars find themselves on a three game losing streak after falling to the Humboldt Broncos 5-2 Friday night at the Access Communications Centre.In ...
Feb 01, 2025

Lloyd man up on drug trafficking; weapons charges
A 63-year-old Lloydminster man is facing multiple drug trafficking and weapons charges after police discovered a drug operation at a home near 47th Street. Following a search warrant, the Lloydminster...
Jan 31, 2025

#ChooseToInclude: Special Olympics Donut available at Tim Hortons till Feb. 2
In the kitchen of one of North Battleford's Tim Hortons, the baking was taking a sweet turn. Lindsay Reimer, a Special Olympic athlete rolled up her sleeves and was trying her hand at creating this ye...
Jan 31, 2025