Category Archives: Community
100 Women Who Care the Battlefords coming soon
100 Women Who Care the Battlefords first began in 2016. Stacey Caldwell has been involved with the organization since it first came to the Battlefords and explained what the committee is all about. "1...
Aug 30, 2018
Town reminds residents school zone speed now 30
The Town of Battleford once again wants to advise residents of newly reduced speeds for school zones and playground areas, especially going into the new school year. Mayor Ames Leslie said all th...
Aug 30, 2018
Province determining future of old Sask. Hospital
The future of the old Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford is now in the province's hands. The province held an information session in North Battleford Wednesday to show some of its tentative plans ...
Aug 30, 2018
With school around the corner, bullying still an issue
With school just around the corner, it's time to start thinking about how students treat each other when they're in class. Bullying is always a large issue in schools. With cyberbullying on...
Aug 30, 2018
New flood insurance could bring assurance to property owners
It's news that may offer several Prince Albert and Saskatchewan homeowners some degree of assurance given the reality of climate change, extreme weather and increasing incidents of flooding. A new com...
Aug 29, 2018
Sask. trade minister ‘concerned’ over NAFTA talks
Saskatchewan's trade and export development minister is worried the federal Liberals may have botched critical negotiations with Canada's largest trading partner. Speaking Tuesday on Gormley, Jeremy H...
Aug 29, 2018
Moe commits to funding new contract for teachers
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe delivered what was likely welcome news to thousands of teachers gathered at Prairieland Park Wednesday for the Saskatoon Teacher's Association annual convention. With co...
Aug 29, 2018
Elks honoured to be showcased in Bull Dog Corn Maze
The upcoming long weekend is the perfect time to head out to the Bull Dog Corn Maze. The corn maze, located in Rockhaven, near Cut Knife, originated in 2010 and has featured different themes each year...
Aug 29, 2018
Family-owned golf course celebrating 10 years
A long-running locally-owned business in North Battleford started as a family hobby but has turned into something more. The Rustic Nine Golf Course will be celebrating its 10th anniversary Satur...
Aug 29, 2018
Onion Lake man sentenced to two years for charges that include evading police
An Onion Lake man charged with fleeing police and drug and weapons offences in the Battlefords area was sentenced to a jail term of two years less a day Tuesday. Jordan Waskewitch, 27, who is in custo...
Aug 28, 2018