Category Archives: Battlefords

Vikings senior basketball teams take regional hardware
North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) is coming off a strong showing at regionals, which saw the Vikings senior boys win 5A gold in Lloydminster, and the senior girls take home 5A bronze ...
Mar 19, 2024

Investigation ongoing in Loon Lake post office break in
The investigation continues following the break and enter of the Canada Post office in Loon Lake last week. "It's the second time in about two months," said Brian Hirschfeld. "They'd broken in a coupl...
Mar 19, 2024

Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) getting $1M boost from province for extra training seats
The Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) is getting a $1 million boost from the province, according to a press release from the government's Ministry for Immigration ...
Mar 19, 2024

North Stars first-round schedule set versus Millionaires
The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) recently announced its schedule for the opening round of the 2024 playoffs, with quarter-finals action to begin across the province this weekend. The fourt...
Mar 19, 2024

Town of Battleford approves River Valley agreement
Town Council has approved the 2024 Battlefords River Valley Agreement after it expired earlier this month."As council is aware, Battlefords River Valley Committee is an agreement between the town and ...
Mar 19, 2024

Violent incident at Red Pheasant results in charge of attempted murder
A 42-year-old man from Red Pheasant Cree Nation is facing a number of charges, including attempted murder, following an incident that happened in the community on Sunday.Around 11:25a.m., Battlefords ...
Mar 18, 2024

Dorintosh Winter Festival back after COVID hiatus
A sunny day that only those with the luck of the Irish could dream of helped the community of Dorintosh celebrate their first Winter Festival and parade since before the pandemic. "I started with the ...
Mar 18, 2024

Celebrating Francophonie Week in the Battlefords
There was plenty of music and spirit outside City Hall in North Battleford today as the city celebrated Francophonie Week. Students from cole Pre Mercure (EPM) sang O Canada in French, and helped in t...
Mar 18, 2024

Meota Combines complete three-peat, win fourth title in five seasons
For the third straight year - and fourth time in the last five seasons - the Meota Combines have staked their claim atop the senior hockey mountain, as Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League (SPHL) champi...
Mar 17, 2024

Meadow Lake gardeners get tips for new seeding season
Gardeners in the Meadow Lake area are starting to roll up their sleeves, getting ready for a new gardening season. The Willow Creek Community Garden group recently held its Seedy Sunday event in Meado...
Mar 17, 2024