Category Archives: Community

Town may strip church's designation as historical site, citing repair fees
The Town of Battleford will have a public hearing coming up to hear from residents about the future of the old St. Vital Church. The intent of the hearing is to look at the possibility of de-designati...
Aug 02, 2018

Best Citizen Award winner has passion for music and volunteering
A North Battleford resident has been recognized with the Best of the Best Award for Best Citizen of 2018. Dedicated volunteer and semi-retired teacher Gene Aulinger was...
Aug 02, 2018

New Broncos goalie commissions tribute mask to crash victims
A newly-designed goalie mask for a Humboldt Broncos player will honour the 16 victims killed in the team's April 6 bus crash. Dane Dow, 19, was acquired from the AJHL's Drumheller Dragons in...
Aug 02, 2018

Battleford West receives new playground
Families in the new Battleford West subdivision area will now be able to enjoy a new children’s playground that has been installed, courtesy of the Town of Battleford. Parks and Recreation Direc...
Aug 01, 2018

Federal and provincial funding to benefit local housing
The province has announced both the provincial and federal governments will contribute a total $6.7 million in funding for affordable housing initiatives for various communities across Saskatchew...
Aug 01, 2018

Documentary on homelessness coming to North Battleford
A special documentary on homelessness will be coming to North Battleford for a free screening Friday afternoon. The screening of Us and Them is presented by the Battlefords Indian Mtis ...
Aug 01, 2018

Northern residents call for closer dialysis treatment options
Some residents of northern Saskatchewan are tired of traveling for dialysis appointments, and they're petitioning for a treatment centre closer to home. Mary Ruelling lives in La L...
Aug 01, 2018

Best of the Best award winners announced
The Battlefords Best of the Best (BOB) award winners for 2018 have now been announced to recognize local people, businesses and non profits groups and organizations that give their ...
Jul 31, 2018

Street Festival was a hit in North Battleford, board says
This year’s North Battleford International Street Performer Festival saw a few changes and ended up being a huge success, according to the festival board. Alexis Christensen, com...
Jul 31, 2018

Braden Holtby brings Stanley Cup to hometown, childhood rink
Hockey's holy grail was in small town Saskatchewan Tuesday as Washington Capitals star goaltender Braden Holtby brought the Stanley Cup to his childhood home. Fans lined up in droves outside...
Jul 31, 2018