Category Archives: Battlefords

Western Development Museum celebrates 75 years
The Western Development Museum in North Battleford that celebrates history in the North West region, today celebrated 75 years of it's own history across the province. Visitors to the site enjoyed fre...
Apr 02, 2024

Calgary gang leader gets 6.5 years for trafficking woman from N. Battleford
An unnamed woman from North Battleford is one of several people victimized by a human trafficker in Calgary. The woman, who was identified as SS in court documents, was homeless and addicted to drugs ...
Apr 02, 2024

Sask. Prairie Hockey League announces year-end awards
The Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League (SPHL) recently announced its year-end awards for the 2023-24 senior hockey season. Headlining the winners were Austin McDonald of the Turtleford Tigers, who too...
Apr 02, 2024

Nearly 1,000 impaired novice drivers suspended according to SGI report; Battlefords see speed as main concern
A new SGI report says last year nearly 1,000 younger or novice drivers received suspensions for being under the influence. "I know we haven't seen a real spike in younger drivers," said Lindsay Holm, ...
Apr 02, 2024

Lloydminster singer-songwriter Parke hopes for votes in competition
Singer-songwriter Caroline Parke, from the Lloydminster area, is asking her fans to show their support so she can get a spot in the International Singer-Songwriters Association (ISSA) awards show comi...
Apr 02, 2024

City crews get ready for pothole repairs this spring
As drivers grumble about bumps and heaves in the roads this spring, the City of North Battleford workers are getting out to start their annual pothole repair work."Our roadway crews are working to ens...
Apr 01, 2024

2024-25 Anglers Guide now available; Southern Zone opens May 5
As the weather starts to get warmer and the rivers and lakes start to open up, the dream of casting and reeling in a big one gets closer to reality. In preparation for this year's fishing season, the ...
Apr 01, 2024

Poundmaker author, educator Favel shares stories in Poland
A Poundmaker Cree Nation writer and educator is currently overseas visiting Poland, where he has garnered international success as both an author and an educator. Floyd Favel is releasing his new book...
Apr 01, 2024

Local boxers take tandem silver on national stage
A pair of local boxers are coming off silver medal performances on the national stage, at the recently held Canada Cup & Junior Youth Canadian Championships in Calgary. Seventeen-year-old, Daltan ...
Apr 01, 2024

New government funding offered for Journey to Trades; promote women in trades
Women in the Battleford looking to build careers in the trades will have educational funding support thanks to a partnership between the provincial government and the organization Women Building Futur...
Mar 31, 2024