Category Archives: Community

NBCHS hopes to make positive difference with annual Food Drive
The annual NBCHS Food Drive will be taking place Sun., Dec. 2 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on Mon., Dec. 3 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Students and staff will be heading out into the neighbourhoods...
Nov 28, 2018

SJHL Power Rankings see North Stars at fourth
The Battlefords North Stars have won six of their last 10 games, while also picking up a single point in an additional two, for a 6-2-2 record over the span. The Stars' recent stretch of success has s...
Nov 28, 2018

Still time to apply to receive Christmas Hamper
Now is the time for local area families hoping to receive a Christmas Hamper for the holidays to submit an application to be considered for the program. Applications will be accepted until Dec. 7...
Nov 28, 2018

Northern health authority investigates possible youth death linked to H1N1
There have been 35 reported cases of H1N1 this flu season, according to the Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority (NITHA), including six which led to hospitalizations. From those six reported ho...
Nov 28, 2018

New trespassing legislation introduced in Sask.
New trespassing legislation will make it easier for rural property owners to keep track of who is on their land but could make it difficult for those seeking access. The bill introduced on Tuesda...
Nov 28, 2018

City switches insurance providers
The City of North Battleford hopes to save taxpayers some money by changing insurance providers for the year ahead. The issue came up at council's meeting Monday. Council decided to award SUMAssure th...
Nov 27, 2018
“Just drive”: SGI and RCMP caution against distracted driving
Distracted driving continues to be an issue in the province, according to Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) and their Traffic Safety Spotlight from October. A total of 793 distracted driving off...
Nov 27, 2018

Firefighters honour Rosetown volunteer killed on the job
Firefighters lined Highway 4 in Rosetown as far as the eye could see Tuesday afternoon, as they marched in a procession to pay their respects to fallen volunteer firefighter Darrell Morrison. The ...
Nov 27, 2018

Community Youth Choir set to perform this weekend
The Battlefords Community Youth Choir will be performing Christmas carols this weekend at Third Avenue United Church in North Battleford. Made up of 76 youth ranging in age from five to 19, the choir ...
Nov 27, 2018
City proposing four per cent tax increase for 2019
North Battleford residents likely will see a tax increase next year, based on The City of North Battleford’s new proposed budget released Monday night. The city is eyeing a four per ce...
Nov 27, 2018