Category Archives: Battlefords

Local First Nations gather to heal and empower the future
The First Nations communities in Saskatchewan have united in annual gatherings to heal from the past and embrace the future. The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) and Mosquito Grizzly ...
Aug 19, 2024

History in Motion draws community together in celebration of bygone era
As music of a bygone era was piped over the main street of the historical village at the Western Development Museum this past weekend, excitement in the air was palpable. Rob Cates watches Blacksmith ...
Aug 19, 2024

New website for N.B. election
A website for all things elections in North Battleford is now up and running ahead of the Nov. 13 vote. According to a press release, the website will be "a one-stop-shop" for residents to learn all t...
Aug 19, 2024
Battleford’s Fred Light Museum a ‘hidden gem’ to explore
Bernadette Leslie has had one job in her adult life: preserving the history of the community she loves.Leslie is the manager of the Fred Light Museum in Battleford, Sask. As she prepares to retire, sh...
Aug 19, 2024

Annual gun show raises funds for the community
Gun enthusiasts, hunters, and other trinket collectors gather for the weekends at the 16th annual Gun & Archery, Toy Farm Equipment, Coins, Stamps & Collectable Show & Sale in Battleford t...
Aug 17, 2024

RCMP searching for Onion Lake youth
Onion Lake RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating a missing 13-year-old boy. Jamal Kakum was last seen at a home on Onion Lake Cree Nation at 10:30 a.m. on July 31. He is described as 5'9" ...
Aug 17, 2024

North Battleford golfers dominated 2024 Coca-Cola Lobstick
Two young golfers from North Battleford dominated the Lobstick, Leaving 143 Players in their wake. Shae Maunula and Finn Silver from North Battleford recently won the 2024 Coca-Cola Junior Male's Lobs...
Aug 16, 2024

New exhibit opens at WDM North Battleford
Western Development Museum North Battlefords (WDMNB) had an opening ceremony for their new J. Marjan Shone Shop Exhibit on Aug. 15 The new exhibit features the story of Jakob Marjan and his long-servi...
Aug 16, 2024

The Olive Tree gets extended funding from the government
The Olive Tree will get a one-time grant of $50,000 from The Government of Saskatchewan to expand its Homebase Outreach Program. According to a press release, the funding is provided through the Saska...
Aug 16, 2024

Northwest Territorial Days on now
The Northwest Territorial Days tradition continues as the fair brought fun, food and flair to the 137th running of the summertime event. Visitors take a swing during the Northwest Territorial Days fai...
Aug 16, 2024