Category Archives: Community

4 Nations Cup drops puck in Saskatoon Tuesday
The four best teams in International Women’s hockey will converge in Saskatoon this week. The 2018 4 Nations Cup will take place at the SaskTel Centre starting Tuesday, and running until S...
Nov 05, 2018

Transit ridership up, possible fare increases on the horizon
Three-quarters of the way through 2018, transit ridership in the Battlefords remains on an upward trend and is on track for two per cent growth year-over-year. As of September 30, 19,922 rides were re...
Nov 05, 2018

Drivers cautioned to stay safe as winter weather returns
Road and weather conditions were ugly Monday, making for some challenges on the roads. Much of the region was on the receiving end of significant snowfall combined with strong winds. Steve Shah...
Nov 05, 2018

Old Man Winter rears ugly head to start November
Snow hit the Battlefords and surrounding area Monday morning, leaving roads slick and visibility low for morning commutes. A weather system tracking through central Saskatchewan brought rain, co...
Nov 05, 2018

Brenda Hildebrandt appointed to Queen's Bench in Battleford
Sole practitioner Brenda R. Hildebrandt has been appointed a judge to Court of Queen’s Bench in Battleford. She replaces Justice G.N. Allbright, who elected to become a supernumerary judge as of...
Nov 05, 2018

North Stars track down win over Hounds
The Battlefords North Stars defeated the Notre Dame Hounds Sunday evening 3-2 in regulation time. The win capped the Stars' weekend road trip on a high note, making for a successful 2-1 foray over the...
Nov 04, 2018

Stars aim to sniff out win against Hounds
Coming off a thrilling 3-2 win over the Red Wings in Weyburn, the Battlefords North Stars will look to close out their weekend on a continued positive note, as they head right back to the grind this a...
Nov 04, 2018

'Slap in the face': Pride community bothered by beliefs of group renting field house
The rain did not deter a small group from gathering outside the Nationswest Field House to vocalize their discontent with the facility's closure and its occupants. Signs on the building note it is clo...
Nov 04, 2018

Wounded Warriors Weekend fundraiser promotes awareness of PTSD
Kevin Nanson has overcome more close calls with death than most, but he has beaten the odds. He was one of around 30 veterans who attended the North Battleford Wounded Warrior Weekend gala fundraiser ...
Nov 04, 2018

North Stars soar to victory over Red Wings
The Battlefords North Stars defeated the Weyburn Red Wings 3-2 Saturday night to claim two points in the standings. For Weyburn, the game played out almost as dj vu, as the first matchup between the t...
Nov 03, 2018