Category Archives: Community
Wilkie hoping for success in Kraft Hockeyville challenge
Wilkie residents will be facing off with their competitors once again this year as they get ready to participate in the Kraft Hockeyville challenge. Helen Urlacher, who is spearheading the local effor...
Jan 16, 2019
SNC-Lavalin to be Saskatchewan Hospital facility manager
SNC-Lavalin will fill the facility manager role for the Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford after being selected by Graham Capital Partners. The 30-year contract includes responsibilities for the b...
Jan 16, 2019
Allysa Woodrow named Junior Citizen of the Year
From her dedication to mental health awareness to recently spearheading a city-wide campaign aimed at bringing together the young and old, Allysa Woodrow lives a life that exemplifies a demonstration ...
Jan 15, 2019
NB utility rates low compared to other cities
While local residents likely don’t relish opening a new water-sewer bill, they may be happy to know the City of North Battleford’s rates are at the low end compared to other cities studied...
Jan 15, 2019
Battlefords' Colby Cave set to join the Oilers
It's somewhat of a homecoming for a local hockey product. Colby Cave, who is originally from Battleford, was acquired on waivers late this morning by the Edmonton Oilers from the Boston Bruins. Local ...
Jan 15, 2019
Business woman expresses concerns about safety downtown at NB council
A local business woman expressed her concerns about downtown safety when she spoke at North Battleford council’s meeting Monday. Jacey Huebert said she has been harassed on an ongoing basis by s...
Jan 15, 2019
Mayor Bater commends Meridian Canadian Open, event, volunteers
As Rachel Homan's game winning draw entered, and stopped in the house, it signalled the end to one of the most successful events in North Battleford's history. The Meridian Canadian Open made its seco...
Jan 15, 2019
Community comes together to build rink after devastating fire
It's something standard in Saskatchewan for many small towns. The local hockey rink is synonymous with the culture of many in the province, but for the people of Perdue, it's something they've been mi...
Jan 14, 2019
Preliminary hearing underway for accused in murder case
The preliminary hearing for a second-degree murder case started Monday at North Battleford provincial court. Joshua Roy Tucker, 27, is charged with second-degree murder in connection with the d...
Jan 14, 2019
Man allegedly exposes himself at Hillmond hockey tournament
Police are investigating an incident at a hockey tournament in Hillmond over the weekend after receiving reports of a man exposing himself. Maidstone RCMP started the investigation into reports of an ...
Jan 14, 2019