Battlefords

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

Strychnine reauthorization unlikely despite push to control growing gopher issue, expert says

With Richardson's ground squirrel (gopher) population soaring and wreaking havoc on crops and pastures, the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) issued a statement on Wednesday to u...

Feb 27, 2025

Sask NDP; chambers encourage residents to shop local

The Saskatchewan NDP have launched an initiative to bring the province together and support their own local businesses. "Next week, [United States President] Donald Trump intends to impose what will b...

Feb 27, 2025

NBCHS Senior boys ready for home tournament this weekend

The North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) Vikings Senior boys' basketball team is hosting their home tournament this weekend and it will bring 12 teams from across the province to come co...

Feb 27, 2025

Take a bite out of bullying: over 950 Pink Shirt Day cookies sold for BGC Battlefords fundraiser

The Battlefords have taken another bite out of bullying with the help of a pink cookie in the shape of a shirt. "The premise and important message behind Pink Shirt Day really aligns with the core val...

Feb 26, 2025

Donations needed at Miwasin Kikinaw

A local Battlefords shelter is in great need of donations. "We have been busy," said Pearl Little, assistant co-ordinator of Miwasin Kikinaw. "Especially during the cold snap we had and we needed mitt...

Feb 26, 2025