Category Archives: Battlefords

Vikings trio reflect on Hilltops camp, joining national champs
Three members of the North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) Vikings will make the jump to the post-secondary football ranks this fall, with the defending national champion, Saskatoon Hillt...
May 06, 2024

Lloydminster singer-songwriter Parke heading to finals in competition
Singer-songwriter Caroline Parke, from the Lloydminster area, has seen a lot of success in her efforts to claim votes in the International Singer-Songwriters Association (ISSA) awards show coming up i...
May 06, 2024

Moisture should help Sask. farmers, agronomist says
The recent rainfall across north-central Saskatchewan should help farmers with seeding, according to one agronomist.Elliott Hildebrand, who covers the area around Saskatoon, said this spring's precipi...
May 06, 2024

Case now moving to trial for accused in Cope death
The accused charged in the death of Gregory Cope will be heading to trial at the Court of King's Bench in Battleford.Travis Jean, 34, is charged with first-degree murder and arson with disregard for h...
May 06, 2024

Battlefords Minor Softball sees home-run start to season
Following a rapid growth the last two years prior, that saw registration numbers skyrocket between 24 and 25 percent each year, Battlefords Minor Softball Association (BMSA) has seen a similar enrollm...
May 04, 2024

Town makes plans for annual summer parade
The Town of Battleford is getting ready to start taking entries soon for its annual parade.This year the event will take place on Friday night, Aug. 9. Parks and Recreation Manager Jordan Schechtel sa...
May 04, 2024

Business awards open for nominations
The nominations for the 30th edition of the BBEX are now open for submission. "The members of the public can nominate a business or a person that they believe is deserving of one of the categories of ...
May 03, 2024

Live at Lunch concert series to return to N.B. this summer
The North Battleford Downtown BID (Business Improvement District) has announced the return of their Live at Lunch summer concert series starting July 10.Showcasing local artists from around the Battle...
May 03, 2024

Youth show talent at 2024 Hazee art competition
It was an exciting time at this year's Hazee Awards at the Chapel Gallery Thursday night.Many talented youth were awarded for their entries in this year's competition, focusing on the theme of "Hope."...
May 03, 2024

Missing Battlefords man last seen six days ago
UPDATE: RCMP confirmed on May 6 that Jordan Thomas has been found.--A 31-year-old man is missing and the Battlefords RCMP are asking for the public's assistance. Jordan Thomas was last seen on April 2...
May 03, 2024