Battlefords

Spiritwood woman wins over $250K

A woman from Spiritwood is a lot richer after buying a Poker Lotto ticket.Cheryl Dumas originally thought she had won $1,000 after checking her ticket on March 4 at the Lake Country Co-Op Gas bar. She...

Mar 28, 2023

City plans community clean-up day

While there is still snow on the ground, the city is already starting to plan for its community clean-up day coming up later this spring.The event will take place Friday, April 21, from 8 a.m. to 3 p....

Mar 28, 2023

North Stars alumni shine with ACAC champion, Kings

Red Deer Polytechnic took home its first ACAC (Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference) championship in 29 years over the weekend, with five former Battlefords North Stars' now College hockey champions.F...

Mar 28, 2023

Four arrested after drugs and guns found at home on Witchekan Lake First Nation

An investigation this month by Saskatchewan RCMP has resulted in several people being arrested and the seizure of drugs, guns and ammunition.On March 15, Spiritwood RCMP was asked to assist a partner ...

Mar 28, 2023

City signs new contract with firefighters' union

It's official. The City of North Battleford signed a new three-year collective agreement with the North Battleford Firefighters' Association Local #1756 at council's meeting Monday. The agreement call...

Mar 28, 2023

Town recognizes Métis Culture Week with flag-raising ceremony

A number of events are planned in the Battlefords to celebrate Mtis Culture Week which runs from March 27 to April 1.The week was launched with a flag-raising ceremony Monday outside Battleford Town H...

Mar 27, 2023

Moccasin re-elected as chief of Saulteaux First Nation

Kenny Moccasin has once again been elected as chief of Saulteaux First Nation. The results of the elections for chief and council were announced Saturday.Moccasin won the race with 340 votes, followed...

Mar 27, 2023

North Stars clinch series with Game 5 win over Wings

The Battlefords North Stars punched their ticket to the semi-finals of the SJHL playoffs Friday, with a 7-4 win over Weyburn on home ice, at the ACC.With the win, the Stars take their best-of-seven se...

Mar 25, 2023

Battlefords MLA says budget offers more support for local region

Battlefords MLA Jeremy Cockrill said the province's new budget had a lot in store for Saskatchewan and the Battlefords area."It's a really exciting budget for the province of Saskatchewan," he said. "...

Mar 24, 2023

Skate Battlefords to present annual Skater Showcase this weekend

From the Lion King, to 101 Dalmatians, to Princess themes, Skate Battlefords will be channeling the magic of the Mickey ears this weekend, with a special Disney theme for their annual year-end Showcas...

Mar 24, 2023