Category Archives: Community
Provincial and municipal election dates revised
The Saskatchewan government has announced new dates for upcoming provincial, municipal and school board elections. The province announced Wednesday afternoon 2020 election dates will be adjusted sligh...
Oct 31, 2018
Mayor pleased with successes midway through term
Revitalizing the downtown and boosting economic development will be among North Battleford city council’s legacy when they eventually complete their term in 2020. That comes North Battlefo...
Oct 31, 2018
JPII Crusaders rob Bandits, will host semifinals
The John Paul II Crusaders are flying high, coming off a 77-6 victory over the Broadview Bandits on the weekend. Bruce Yockey, head coach of the Crusaders, said while the offensive numbers may ...
Oct 31, 2018
Forecast predicts El Niño conditions throughout the winter months
The parkas may be stuck in the closet for a little longer. It looks like the Battlefords is in for a mild winter, according to AccuWeather's latest winter forecast for the 2018-19 season. A developing...
Oct 31, 2018
CPTED gathers for problem walkway in Deanscroft
A problem pathway was the focus for a gathering of residents in the city's Deanscroft neighbourhood, as the Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Committee hosted a block party for the...
Oct 31, 2018
Lots of healthy alternatives this Halloween, says nutritionist
With obesity rates on the rise in Saskatchewan, parents face the tough task this Halloween of balancing fun and keeping their children healthy. Catheryn Abrametz, a public health nutritionist wit...
Oct 31, 2018
North Stars send Ice Wolves packing
The Battlefords North Stars snapped their three-game losing streak in style Tuesday night, bouncing back to their winning ways with an 8-3 thrashing of the La Ronge Ice Wolves. After a terrific showin...
Oct 30, 2018
Woman to be sentenced for Delmas area shooting
A woman facing charges related to a shooting incident near Delmas made a tearful apology when she appeared at a sentencing hearing Tuesday in North Battleford provincial court. Verena Petruka, 3...
Oct 30, 2018
North Stars prepare cold reception for Ice Wolves
The Battlefords North Stars are 0-1-2 over their last three games and will be hoping to negotiate their way back into the win column tonight, as the Stars welcome the La Ronge Ice Wolves to town. La R...
Oct 30, 2018
Local organizations hope to make Halloween fun and safe
Keeping your kids safe during Halloween night. That's what Access Communications is hoping to do during their Pumpkin Patrol this year, a tradition dating back 20 years. They will be patrolling the st...
Oct 30, 2018