Category Archives: Battlefords

North Battleford celebrates Canada Day with free BBQ, cake and music
Whether they were getting a Canadian-themed tattoo or waving their own mini Canadian flag, people from across the Battlefords area came together to celebrate Canada Day at Centennial Park Saturday. Th...
Jul 01, 2023

City responds to questions about summer sewer rates
North Battleford city council looked at an inquiry from two residents concerned about the city's summer sewer rates.Residents Jane Nielsen and Darryl Williams , who previously presented as a delegatio...
Jun 30, 2023

NBCHS celebrates Graduation Day
The long weekend kicked off with a bang for the senior class at North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS), as Friday marked Graduation Day.A total of 116 students crossed the stage to receive...
Jun 30, 2023

Downed power line takes out most of North Battleford service
Sask Power was on the scene in North Battleford Friday after the top of a semi-tractor-trailer took down a power line after clipping it at the corner on Territorial Drive at Peyak Trail (formerly Rail...
Jun 30, 2023

Meddeb brings offensive spark to North Stars' blue line
At 5-foot-9 and just over 150 pounds, recent Battlefords North Stars signing, Faris Meddeb may not be the biggest defenseman on the ice, but that's never stopped him from making an impact at each leve...
Jun 30, 2023

John Paul II Collegiate celebrates Graduation Day
It was a day circled on the calendar by many, whether parents, teachers, or the senior class themselves, as Thursday marked Graduation Day at John Paul II Collegiate."It's the crown jewel of the schoo...
Jun 30, 2023

City of North Battleford responds to concerns about fireworks impact on wildlife
A local resident is worried the fireworks display planned for King Hill in North Battleford on Canada Day will upset the wildlife in the vicinity. Jim Krentz, a member of the Wildlife Rehabilitation S...
Jun 29, 2023

Former Town of Battleford CAO suspect in international homicide investigation
There appears to be a Battleford connection to a homicide investigation in Bangladesh.According to the English edition of the Bangladesh Post, Canadian expatriate Afroza Begum was found deceased in th...
Jun 29, 2023

Biggar company fined following workplace incident in 2020
A company from Biggar has pleaded guilty and been fined following a workplace incident nearly three years ago.On June 19, AGI Envirotank pleaded guilty to violating the Occupational Health and Safety ...
Jun 29, 2023

Church group hopes to re-build garage for rectory in new location
North Battleford city council is looking at a request that a new garage for Notre Dame rectory be built beside it, on the east side.The old garage, which was attached to the back of the building, burn...
Jun 28, 2023