Battlefords

North Stars go for ninth straight in La Ronge

The Battlefords North Stars return to action Friday night in La Ronge, for their first of back-to-back games against the Ice Wolves at the Mel Hegland Uniplex. The North Stars enter play red-hot, winn...

Nov 17, 2023

Christmas miracle: Wilkie hampers will go out this year

A Christmas miracle has happened in Wilkie. The Wilkie Christmas Hamper Committee will be able to bring holiday cheer once more after a social media post last week stated they were unable to continue....

Nov 17, 2023

City administration proposes new budget with 5.12 per cent property tax increase

The City of North Battleford's administration has proposed its 2024 budget with a 5.12 per cent property tax increase.The draft is only administration's proposal. Before city council can vote on the b...

Nov 17, 2023

Remembrance Day ATV rollover leaves one dead, one with 'serious' injuries

No new information has been released in the ongoing investigation into the Remembrance Day ATV rollover that killed a 40-year-old man from North Battleford. Battlefords RCMP said officers were notifie...

Nov 17, 2023

North Stars top Wings 6-1 for eighth straight

The Battlefords North Stars extended their winning streak to eight straight Thursday afternoon, closing out the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League Showcase with a 6-1 victory over the Weyburn Red Wings...

Nov 16, 2023

North Battleford Library asks for funds for security service

North Battleford city council has another ask to consider when it starts its 2024 budget deliberations.Lakeland Library Region's Executive Director Jake Marion, based in North Battleford, made a prese...

Nov 16, 2023

Snowflake Campaign to raise funds for 15-person van

Memories of snow will be falling on the office walls of the Catholic Family Services of the Battlefords Inc., shortly as the organization gears up for another Snowflake Campaign.This year, they've got...

Nov 16, 2023

Council learns water tower lights installation now costs more

North Battleford city council heard that the new water tower lights installation now costs about $45,000 more than originally agreed upon. Administration raised the issue at council's meeting earlier ...

Nov 16, 2023

Lights of Joy spread through Battleford Nov. 18

Get into the spirit of the season with the Battleford Community Spirit Group's annual Lights of Joy celebration.The fun will kick off at 6 p.m. on Sat., Nov. 18 in the Gazebo Park across from the post...

Nov 16, 2023

North Stars shoot for eighth straight in final game of SJHL Showcase

The Battlefords North Stars return to action Thursday, for their second and final game of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) Showcase in Warman, in an afternoon contest against a familiar fo...

Nov 16, 2023