Battlefords

Defending SJHL MVP makes return to North Stars

The Battlefords North Stars made headlines across the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League Tuesday, with the announcement of the return of 2023 SJHL MVP, Top Scorer, and Player of the Year, Kian Bell. Be...

Oct 25, 2023

‘Just a nightmare:’ Spiritwood woman’s home plagued with bats

WARNING - This story contains images of dead bats. While most people prepare their homes for Halloween with decorations of ghosts, ghouls and bats, one Spiritwood woman hopes to get rid of the bats in...

Oct 25, 2023

North Battleford expected to see increase in policing costs

There was "sobering news" for North Battleford city council Monday night when the finance director stated tax increases are anticipated due to a continued rise in RCMP contract costs. City of North Ba...

Oct 24, 2023

North Stars' Maric named SJHL Goalie of the Week

Coming off a standout performance this weekend that saw him stop 75 of 77 total shots to lead his team to a weekend split with the division rival Humboldt Broncos, Battlefords North Stars goaltender J...

Oct 24, 2023

U of S researcher visits local libraries for bat study

A University of Saskatchewan (U of S) researcher was in Meadow Lake and North Battleford yesterday to give a talk about bats in communities across the province.Lauren MacDonald, research and outreach ...

Oct 24, 2023

Battlefords local, Sheppard reflects on selection to Bruins 'Historic 100'

In celebration of their 100th anniversary season, the Boston Bruins recently announced a list of the 100 most legendary players in franchise history, with one name in particular standing out to hockey...

Oct 24, 2023

City approves BASAC request to send letter of support to province

North Battleford city council gave the go-ahead for the city to send a letter to the province showing support for The Battlefords and Area Sexual Assault Centre (BASAC), to allow the organization to v...

Oct 24, 2023

Tatchell Family to be inducted into Battlefords' Business Hall of Fame

It will be a proud day for The Tatchell Family as they will be inducted into the Business Hall of Fame at this year's Battlefords Business Excellence (BBEX) Awards gala. The Battlefords and District C...

Oct 23, 2023

Long-time volunteer Fehr hopes his work helps make a difference

Active volunteer Doug Fehr said it's rewarding to do something good for the community. It also makes the community a better place in which to live and that's motivation enough for him to get involved ...

Oct 23, 2023

North Stars respond with shootout victory in rematch with Broncos

Coming off a heartbreaking shootout loss to Humboldt in their home barn Friday, the Battlefords North Stars battled back to answer with a shootout win of their own in night two of their home-and-home ...

Oct 22, 2023