Battlefords

SARM, province calling for smoother immigration process

The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) is asking for better passage of resources ahead of an influx of Ukrainian refugees in the coming weeks.A second flight from Ukraine is tenta...

Aug 05, 2022

Fred Light Museum's Family Fun Day carries on in style despite rain

Families didn't seem to mind a little rain in Battleford Friday as many came out to take part in the Fred Light Museum's Family Fun Day event. Museum manager, Bernadette Leslie, was glad to see so muc...

Aug 05, 2022

ACT supports community with donations

The Associated Canadian Travelers (ACT) are showing support for community organizations in the Battlefords. ACT donated $5,000 to the Battlefords Community Players, $5,000 to the Royal Canadian Legion...

Aug 05, 2022

Producers seeing good progress in production in North West

North West Saskatchewan producer, Agnes Morgenstern, is hoping for a good crop this year to help make up for last year's drought.She and her husband, Calvin, grow canola, wheat, barley and oats in the...

Aug 04, 2022

North Battleford tops national crime stats again

Given the increase of criminal activity over the past year in the Battlefords, the new numbers from Statistics Canada are unfortunately unsurprising.The City of North Battleford was ranked first in Ca...

Aug 04, 2022

Tornado watch issued for Meadow Lake, thunderstorm watches also in effect

Environment Canada issued a tornado watch for Meadow Lake and the surrounding area Thursday, warning that conditions are right for a tornado to form.The weather service also issued severe thunderstorm...

Aug 04, 2022

Eston's Crazy Corn and Eston's Place gives youth new zest for life

A local youth with a lot of ambition and a drive to succeed has turned his popcorn sales side-project into a full-fledged business.Eston's Crazy Corn and Eston's Place officially launched in North Bat...

Aug 04, 2022

WDM planning for "History In Motion" event

The Western Development Museum (WDM) in North Battleford is gearing up to host a fun event called "History In Motion." The show will take place Saturday, Aug. 20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with activities...

Aug 03, 2022

Sweetgrass First Nation gathers for Treaty Day festivities

It was a grand coming together for Sweetgrass First Nation on Wednesday as the community celebrated Treaty Day.As part of the traditional ceremony band members each received a $5 treaty annuity paymen...

Aug 03, 2022

BID fall festival returns to Battlefords this year

Local residents will have more to do this fall now that the Downtown North Battleford Business Improvement District (BID) is planning a fun event next month. The organization is getting set to hold it...

Aug 02, 2022