Category Archives: Battlefords

'That's my language' : Michif Prekindergarten opens in Battleford aims to revitalize Indigenous languages
The Living Sky School Division celebrated the grand opening of the Michif Prekindergarten Program at St. Vital Catholic School in Battleford, marking a step in allowing the new generation of Mtis to e...
Oct 11, 2024

Joshua Bloom Sask. United Party Candidate for Lloydminster isn't scared of hard work
Born and raised in the small community of Turtleford on his family farm, Sask. United Party Candidate for Lloydminster, Joshua Bloom has never feared a hard day of work or a new challenge in his life....
Oct 11, 2024

Updates on The Battlefords' municipal election candidates
The nomination period for The Battlefords' municipal election ended yesterday, and according to the city and town offices, 16 and 10 people are looking for election on Nov. 13.The City of North Battle...
Oct 10, 2024

The importance of 'Mental Health at Work'
Almost 60 percent of the world population works at a job, but with 15 percent of working-age adults estimated to have a mental disorder, some say action from the government, employers, and businesses ...
Oct 10, 2024

'A celebration': SpectreFest '24 to raise money for Crohn's Colitis Canada
Growing up around the Battlefords area, Mike Vany remembers his older brother Jason was the fiscally responsible one of the three. Taking care to save his money from mowing lawns or from another early...
Oct 10, 2024

Lloydminster man wins $1 million LOTTO MAX
Roy Shortt is the newest Millionaire in Lloydminster after winning $1 million on the September 17th LOTTO MAX draw. Optimistic and excited with what he will be able to do with the winnings, Shortt alm...
Oct 10, 2024

RCMP searching for missing Lloydminster woman
Lloydminster police are asking the public to help find a 48-year-old missing woman. Ina Luanne Starblanket was last seen in the city on Sept. 24. She's described as standing 5'2" and roughly 185 lbs w...
Oct 10, 2024

Council candidate wants to boost growth and address homelessness
North Battleford city council candidate Alan Wiese aims to harness the city's potential to boost domestic growth and help to address the ongoing homelessness issues. Wiese said he would bring his stro...
Oct 10, 2024

Robbery on Red Pheasant First Nation; suspects may be armed and dangerous
One woman was taken to hospital following a robbery with a firearm on Red Pheasant First Nation. The woman's injuries are described as non-life threatening, but police are concerned about the suspects...
Oct 10, 2024

NBCHS Vikings hope for finals run with playoffs just around the corner
After winning the North Saskatchewan 5A Football League last season, the North Battleford Comprehensive High School Vikings are looking forward to the playoffs as they play their final game of the reg...
Oct 09, 2024