Category Archives: Community
LLRIB chief seeking Liberal Party of Canada nomination
Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) Chief Tammy Cook-Searson has announced her intention to seek the Liberal Party nomination for the federal riding of Desneth-Missinipi-Churchill River. "I've been asked...
Nov 13, 2018
City urges residents to become, nominate neighbourhood Snow Angels
Picking up a shovel and clearing snow from a walkway can seem like a simple, mundane winter task. But when helping an elderly neighbour, one with mobility issues or those off on vacation, it can...
Nov 13, 2018
Pilot program now accepting expired car seats in Sask.
The Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council (SWRC) has partnered with ATMO, an Ontario-based company, to recycle expired car seats. Until Nov. 14, car seats can be dropped off at Ready Set Baby in Saskat...
Nov 12, 2018
North Battleford remembers
For Don Beggs, Remembrance Day is a time to gather with old friends and pay tribute to the ones who didn't make it home. The 93-year-old was one of the hundreds who packed tightly into John Paul II Co...
Nov 11, 2018
North Stars loot Millionaires for bounce back win
The Battlefords North Stars defeated the Melville Millionaires 7-4 Saturday night to improve to 3-1-1 to start November. Owen Lamb opened the scoring on the first shift of the game, deflecting a Cody ...
Nov 10, 2018
North Stars look to strike it rich against Millionaires
The Battlefords North Stars are 3-1-1 over their last five games, coming off a tough 2-1 shootout loss to the Estevan Bruins last night. The team will be given an opportunity to redeem themselves quic...
Nov 10, 2018
How to tell if your cash is counterfeit
Over the past week, questions have come up in the Battlefords about counterfeit Canadian currency. On more than one instance, fake bills in the forms of $50 and $100 denominations have popped up aroun...
Nov 10, 2018
Late attack from Bruins sees Stars fall in shootout
The Battlefords North Stars fell 2-1 in the shootout Friday night to the Estevan Bruins. After a scoreless first two periods that saw the Stars take the lead on the shot clock by a 10-5 margin after t...
Nov 09, 2018
Sask. to begin distribution of safer inhalation supplies
Drug users in Saskatchewan will soon be given a safer option for inhalation supplies after the Saskatchewan Health Authority announced they will be supplying community based organizations (CBOs) and S...
Nov 09, 2018
North Stars welcome Bruins to home den
The Battlefords North Stars are coming off a week's rest after a three game road swing last weekend that saw the team collect two-straight wins, making for a successful trip. Tonight, the Stars will l...
Nov 09, 2018