Category Archives: Community
Sask. Prevention Institute encourages support ahead of FASD Awareness Day
An organization working to reduce the number of children suffering from the effects of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is encouraging everyone to support expectant mothers hoping to quit booze. ...
Sep 07, 2018
Flat track racing event to feature Wall of Death performance
Flat Track Racing will be back in North Battleford this weekend and will feature a special Wall of Death performance this time around. Kevin Jones from the Canadian Legion of Riders which is the event...
Sep 07, 2018
Many changes and improvements for NBCK Band Hall
Moving into their 70th anniversary, the North Battleford City Kinsmen Band saw many changes and improvements. The biggest has to be the facilities in which they run their entire operation. There has b...
Sep 07, 2018
RM of Meota resident concerned about heavy traffic from project
An RM of Meota resident is concerned about future noise and dust from heavy truck traffic crossing her property related to a proposed new oil production plant for the area. Tanja Straub said she has c...
Sep 07, 2018
RM of Meota resident concerned about truck traffic from proposed production plant
An RM of Meota resident is concerned about future noise and dust from heavy truck traffic crossing her property, related to a proposed new oil production company for the area. Tanja Straub said she ha...
Sep 06, 2018
Sask. Premier wants Trans Mountain pipeline to push forward
Saskatchewan’s Premier is joining the chorus of voices pushing for the federal government to do whatever it can to restart the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion. Speaking on Gormley Thursday mor...
Sep 06, 2018
Battlefords North Stars hires new Marketing Director
Jennifer Whyte is the new marketing director and office manager for the Battlefords North Stars. Whyte moved to Saskatchewan 10 years ago and has lived in the Battlefords with her family the last eigh...
Sep 06, 2018
Gold Eagle Casino gives boost to back to school program, other charities
The Gold Eagle Casino in North Battleford gave its support to the local community once again Wednesday, through the annual SIGA Day of Sharing campaign. This year it supported the Battleford...
Sep 06, 2018
RCMP appealing for information on missing teen's location
Meadow Lake RCMP are asking for help in locating a 14-year-old Indigenous female last seen at the Flying Dust First Nation Powwow. Shaylene Roy is described as five-foot-six, weighing 115 pounds. She ...
Sep 06, 2018
Local hotel recognized just months after opening
Just two months after opening, the Comfort Inn and Suites in North Battleford has been recognized by Choice Hotels Canada. The hotel, which opened June 28, is still being finished up, yet it was recog...
Sep 06, 2018