Category Archives: Community
North Battleford swimmers set to compete at U of R
Two members of the Battlefords Orcas Swim Club will be getting a taste of university action this weekend. Brandon Nord and Taylor Parker were selected for a duel training camp at the University of Reg...
Sep 27, 2018
Documentary on Battlefords crime to air this weekend
All eyes will be on the Battlefords on Saturday, when CTV comes out with a documentary on the area. The W5 documentary airs at 7 p.m., and the commercials came out yesterday morning, depicting wh...
Sep 26, 2018
CJHL implements nationwide concussion program
The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) Showcase is used to show off the talent in the league to collegiate hockey scouts, although the Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) used the stage to show...
Sep 25, 2018
La Ronge Council allegations received by RCMP and provincial government
The Ministry of Government Relations has received a letter from former La Ronge Administrator Stephen Conway asking for an investigation into his claimed conduct of members of town council. Commu...
Sep 25, 2018
No charges after RCMP shooting, inquest to be held
The province has announced there will be no criminal charges in the death of Brydon Whitstone, who was fatally shot by an RCMP officer in October, 2017 in North Battleford. Whitstone,&...
Sep 25, 2018
Passes now available for world curling event
Curling fans can line up for tickets to the Pinty's Grand Slam of Curling tour which makes a stop in North Battleford Jan. 8 to 13, 2019. The Full Event Passes are now available for the Meridian Canad...
Sep 25, 2018
Accused in Amber Alert 'not a monster': Defence
The lawyer for the accused in a recent Amber Alert says his client is not a monster, and there may be video footage to prove his innocence. Johnathan Ryann Gunville, 19, of North Battleford remai...
Sep 25, 2018
Prohibition-themed event coming soon
The third annual Bottles and Barrels night at the Western Development Museum is getting set to be the best party since prohibition. The prohibition themed event, held in the WDM's Summer Room is on Oc...
Sep 25, 2018
N.B. golf tournament a hit despite frosty weather
It may be only September but kids taking part in the golf tournament fundraiser in North Battleford Sunday needed to sport their boots and woollies for the occasion. Temperatures were cool and it had ...
Sep 25, 2018
North Stars determined to make strong finish at showcase
The Battlefords North Stars will be hoping to replicate their early success at the SJHL Showcase in Warman this morning. After their 6-3 win over the La Ronge Ice Wolves in their first game, they aim ...
Sep 25, 2018