Category Archives: Battlefords

Senior hockey playoffs at full throttle
Over the past week, there has been no shortage of hockey action as the first round of playoffs for the Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League (SPHL) and Sask West Hockey League (SWHL) just concluded, all ...
Feb 13, 2025

Share the Warmth hands out over 1,000 bags in events held in PA; other communities
Over 1,000 bags. That's how many Share the Warmth Days were able to be handed out in communities across the province for its 30th anniversary. This year, events were held in Prince Albert, Saskatoon, ...
Feb 13, 2025

Wilkie and NBCHS sweep their way to victory at District’s
There were 15 teams gathered in Unity this week for the Battle West District Senior Curling championship and after a few days of strong competition, the North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBC...
Feb 13, 2025

Stay skeptical to avoid evolving online scams like fake Peavey Mart website
As online scams become more sophisticated, and in some cases more localized, a cybersecurity expert warns Canadians to stay vigilant against fraudulent websites, fake social media ads, and phishing sc...
Feb 13, 2025

‘Everything goes to the kids’: Third annual Winterfest brings community together through sports
The third annual Red Pheasant Cree Nation Winterfest gets underway this weekend and it will bring over 1,000 athletes together to compete against each other, all with the purpose of supporting the you...
Feb 12, 2025

Local mom speaks out after daughter in wheelchair following misdiagnosis
Sitting in her wheelchair in the middle of the living room, a five-year-old girl watches a TV show about making rainbow lunches. As Olivia Cardinal wiggles and shifts around in her chair, she voluntee...
Feb 12, 2025

Jury issues no recommendations after inquest into Sask. man's death concludes
A six-person jury has ruled the death of Trent Angus a homicide but has opted not to issue any recommendations following a three-day public inquest.After hearing testimony from eight RCMP witnesses, t...
Feb 12, 2025

Beauval RCMP looking to locate man facing drug charges
A 46-year-old man known to spend time in Beauval and Meadow Lake is being sought by RCMP. Christopher Blyan has charges of possessing cocaine, failing to attend court and failing to comply with releas...
Feb 12, 2025

Final clash between North Stars and Broncos this weekend
After getting four out of the possible six points last week, the Battlefords North Stars now have a crucial weekend ahead as they take on the Humboldt Broncos in back-to-back games for their final mat...
Feb 12, 2025

ERT members explain decision to fire on Sask. man during second day of inquest
The second day of a coroner's inquest into the fatal confrontation between Trent Angus and RCMP three years ago saw four Emergency Response Team (ERT) members testify about their decision to open fire...
Feb 11, 2025