Battlefords

St. Walburg Wild Blueberry Festival, the 'berry on top' of summer

The St. Walburg Wild Blueberry Festival kicks off tonight (Friday), bringing to life the biggest weekend celebration of the summer in the St. Walburg community.With as many as 3,000 to 3,500 people ex...

Aug 25, 2023

Local school divisions react to recent pronoun policy changes

There has been no shortage of reaction across the province, following the latest provincial policy changes requiring parental or guardian consent for students under the age of 16 to be able to change ...

Aug 25, 2023

Biggar updates animal control bylaw after complaints of abandoning strays

No charges will be laid after an investigation into the Town of Biggar leaving stray cats outside of the town limits.The Executive Director of Animal Protection Services of Saskatchewan (APSS), Don Fe...

Aug 25, 2023

Meadow Lake Chamber of Commerce welcomes its new Administrator

A familiar face is coming back to lead the Meadow Lake & District Chamber of Commerce.The organization recently announced that Trevor Dignean is their new Administrator, having started the role ea...

Aug 24, 2023

North Stars name Gold captain for 2023-24 season

The Battlefords North Stars made headlines Thursday, announcing that defenceman Tanner Gold will serve as captain of the team for the 2023-24 hockey season. Gold, a product of Medicine Hat, AB., is a ...

Aug 24, 2023

Fin Island Trail Run hits capacity for 15th annual event

There's nothing but clear skies with a high of 26 degrees on the forecast Saturday (Aug. 26), for the 15th Annual Fin Island Trail Run. Roughly 250 people are expected to take part in this year's even...

Aug 23, 2023

Historic Queen's Hotel in Battleford set to be demolished

One of Saskatchewan's oldest buildings will soon be demolished.The Town of Battleford's council has approved sending a notice to the owners of the Queen's Hotel to officially tear down the structure.R...

Aug 23, 2023

North Stars AGM reveals team in most stable financial position to date

The Battlefords North Stars held their Annual General Meeting Tuesday night at the Gold Eagle Lodge, to discuss the club's finances and overall standing from the past year. Coming off a season for the...

Aug 23, 2023

N.B. Council approves snowmobile trail into city, private landowners still need to give green light

The City of North Battleford is one step closer to getting a new snowmobile trail.The Battlefords Trail Breakers Snowmobile Club proposed the idea to the city's council on Monday which received approv...

Aug 22, 2023

AAA Stars wrap fall camp, ready for 2023-24 hockey season

With the start of the Saskatchewan Male AAA Hockey League (SMAAAHL) preseason just under three weeks away, the Battlefords U18 AAA Stars wrapped up their fall camp over the weekend, Saturday and Sunda...

Aug 22, 2023