Battlefords

North Stars' 20-year-olds reflect on junior hockey experience: Part 1

With the conclusion of their 2023-24 season, the Battlefords North Stars say goodbye to another class of 20-year-old players, who will graduate from the junior hockey ranks and move on to the next cha...

Apr 18, 2024

Heathcare workers rally for better wages, retention

On a cold, blustery day, a group of healthcare workers came together outside the Battlefords Union Hospital with a message of alarm. "That challenge in terms of recruitment and retention...it has to d...

Apr 17, 2024

First Nations leaders decry Sask. Party's neglect of Duty to Consult framework

Several Saskatchewan First Nations are calling out the Sask. Party for ignoring the Duty to Consult process.On Wednesday morning NDP Critic for First Nations and Mtis Relations Betty Nippi-Albright, w...

Apr 17, 2024

13U BVC Impact take provincial silver in Warman

The Battlefords Volleyball Club's 13U Team Impact is coming off a silver medal showing to cap their season at provincials in Warman. Playing seven matches total at the weekend tournament, the Impact s...

Apr 17, 2024

Battleford Community Spirit Group needs members to stay open

Have a drive to help bring people together? The Battleford Community Spirit Group wants you. "They follow their motto which is 'Building a better community together,'" said President Kelly Halstead. S...

Apr 17, 2024

Battlefords and Meadow Lake MPs weigh in on new federal budget

Battlefords and Meadow Lake area MPs are raising their frustrations about the new federal budget released this week.Battlefords-Lloydminster MP Rosemarie Falk and Desneth-Missinippi-Churchill River MP...

Apr 17, 2024

Wayne Hellquist reflects on induction to Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame

There are few names across Saskatchewan as synonymous with the sport of volleyball as Wayne Hellquist. A longtime president of the Saskatchewan Volleyball Association, who also served as Volleyball Re...

Apr 17, 2024

'Embracing life': Cancer survivors share stories during Daffodil Month

A searing pain on the right side of his body dropped Ames Leslie to his knees and brought tears to his eyes. He had been out grocery shopping with his wife when the moment that proved to be the start ...

Apr 16, 2024

Trial for accused charged in mother's death set for September

The trial for a 47-year-old North Battleford man facing a charge in the death of his mother is scheduled for this fall.Walter Geering, who is in custody, is charged with second-degree murder.Geering's...

Apr 16, 2024

Preliminary hearing underway for accused in Cope death

The accused charged in the death of Gregory Cope appeared in North Battleford Provincial Court today for the first day of a preliminary hearing that's running to Friday.Travis Jean, 34, is charged wit...

Apr 16, 2024