Category Archives: Battlefords

Ames Leslie to seek third term
The wait is over, Battleford Mayor Ames Leslie is officially seeking a third term. "I think there's just some things that we haven't quite done yet that I want to see to the end," he said. "I think as...
Jun 07, 2024

Pe-Ta-Pan educator wins Outstanding Metis Director
Tracy Edgar couldn't believe she had won. "I was blown away," she said. In April the Battleford-based Pe-Ta-Pan Preschool Centre, co-director, administrator and coordinator learned she was the newest ...
Jun 07, 2024

Leon Draisaitl’s former billets excited to see him play in Stanley Cup Final
There might not be a lot of Saskatchewan players in this year's Stanley Cup Final between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers, but there are several players on both teams who spent time in the pr...
Jun 07, 2024

'Boots on the ground': New group Proud of Pride sees a different path
It's time to be proud. A new group has been formed in the Battlefords to include all voices in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. "I think creating a diverse pride organization in the Battlefords that is also ...
Jun 07, 2024

MLTC looks at microreactor tech for power, heat
Delivering services like power and heat in remote communities is an expensive, daunting task so the Meadow Lake Tribal Council is looking to modern technology to solve that problem. The MLTC has now s...
Jun 06, 2024

Waterhen Lake First Nation healing after fire levels school
The community of Waterhen Lake First Nation is looking to the future and focusing on the next stages in the process following last week's fire that destroyed the school and damaged the band office. "T...
Jun 06, 2024

Battlefords RCMP searching for missing man
Battlefords RCMP are asking the public for help in locating a missing 31-year-old man. Carlin Bear was last seen just after midnight on Thursday in North Battleford. Bear is described as around 5'7" a...
Jun 06, 2024
Living Sky audited for mental health intervention services performance
The Living Sky School Division has been reevaluating its practices following a provincial audit of their intervention services for students with mental health concerns. Provincial Auditor, Tara Clemet...
Jun 05, 2024

WSA investing $1 million into Northern Sask. projects
The Water Security Agency announced Tuesday that it is investing $1 million into three watershed projects in Northern Saskatchewan stretching from the Prince Albert area to the Meadow Lake region.The ...
Jun 04, 2024

Items once belonging to Chief Poundmaker find their way home
Incased in a protective plexiglass box, a pipe bag weathered with age and featuring delicate beadwork and fringe, lays as if in state upon a black backdrop. Once belonging to Chief Poundmaker (Pihtoka...
Jun 03, 2024