Category Archives: Community
North Stars ready for tough test in defending champs
The Battlefords North Stars head into tonight riding high after three straight wins, the most recent of which saw the team seek a little bit of retribution against last year's arch-nemesis as the Star...
Oct 03, 2018
New book boosts funds for search and rescue teams
A popular and passionate supporter of search and rescue efforts in Saskatchewan is still giving back, over a year after his death. Profits from a book about the late RCMP Staff Sgt. Peter Ga...
Oct 03, 2018
Battleford launching commemorative bench program
Local residents who want to honour the life of a loved one may be interested in the Town of Battleford’s new commemorative bench program. As discussed at council's recent meeting, people can pur...
Oct 03, 2018
Gold Eagle Casino among big winners at BBEX Awards gala
It was an exciting night for local businesses as the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce announced this year’s Battlefords Business Excellence Awards (BBEX) winners. This year marked the 25th annive...
Oct 03, 2018
Town trimming back tax incentive program
Battleford town council hopes to save some money by reducing its tax discount program, but without taking away from one of the municipality’s attractive offerings. Council approved amending the ...
Oct 02, 2018
Third Annual Jersey Day set for BUW on Friday
It's time to dust off those old jerseys. Battlefords United Way (BUW) is holding its third annual jersey day as a part of their campaign month in October on Friday. All people need to do is sign up, d...
Oct 02, 2018
‘Essential to community safety’: Ten new paid-on-call firefighters recognized at graduation
When Dejan Gut came to Canada 10 years ago, he knew he wanted to find a way to give to back and help his new community and country. In doing so, he made the decision to join a local fire department. M...
Oct 02, 2018
Reaction mixed as minimum wage up 10 cents in Saskatchewan
The minimum wage in Saskatchewan has ticked up 10 cents to $11.06 an hour - six cents above the lowest rate in the nation held by Nova Scotia. The increase on Oct. 1 was the tenth since 2007 when the ...
Oct 02, 2018
October a busy month for local Dekker Centre
The Dekker Centre saw plenty of concerts and events lately, and with singer, songwriter, Heather Rankin coming to town on Oct. 12, it looks as though things aren't slowing down any time soon. Kali Web...
Oct 02, 2018
Light of Christ hopes new program will help students reach potential
Light of Christ Catholic School Division administrators hope a new program will help students see better results by focusing on what they do best, rather than their weaknesses. Director of Education C...
Oct 01, 2018