Category Archives: Community
Beware of doorstep testing kits: Water Security Agency
If you've found a "water testing kit" on your doorstep with instructions to fill up the bottle and send it to a private company for testing, you might want to think twice before trusting the results. ...
Jul 31, 2018
Provincial departments collaborate to reduce impaired driving rates
The provincial government is piloting five new projects aimed at reducing Saskatchewan's impaired driving rates as part of a new, collaborative approach to the issue. The projects include new messagin...
Jul 31, 2018
Gerwing wins NSRBL MVP for 2018
The North Saskatchewan River Baseball League has chosen its MVP for the 2018 season. Kevin Gerwing, of the Meadow Lake Sox, was chosen as the league's most valuable player after batting .604 over 14 g...
Jul 31, 2018
'There are so many living in the dark': veterans advocate
Jenny Migneault is fighting for the rights of soldiers with post-traumatic stress disorder and their families. An advocate for the rights of Canadian veterans and those who care for them, Migneault ma...
Jul 31, 2018
Neighbourhood profiles report offers in-depth analysis into N.B. communities
The City of North Battleford’s project to name and establish boundaries for the city's neighbourhoods now also includes an in-depth analysis into the makeup of each community. The study, ca...
Jul 30, 2018
Town of Battleford looking for more support for annual parade
The Town of Battleford is urging people who are planning to participate in its 35th annual parade to make an effort to register this week. “By the beginning of next week we would like to have th...
Jul 30, 2018
Four cars leaked asphalt in train derailment near Unity
Police are reporting no waterways were affected by asphalt spillage caused by a train derailment near Rockhaven, Sask. Saturday. Members of the Unity RCMP attended the scene where four railway cars we...
Jul 30, 2018
Carrot River takes home provincial championship in the Battlefords
A weekend full of provincial baseball in the Battlefords has wrapped up. The Beavers midget team hosted the three-day tournament, which welcomed eight teams from around the region. After all was said ...
Jul 30, 2018
Street Fest artists inspire audiences with unique talents
Under mostly sunny skies, the North Battleford International Street Performer Festival continued Saturday, drawing visitors downtown for a variety of entertainment. Fifteen performance acts were sched...
Jul 29, 2018
NW Territorial Days exhibition will see a few fun surprises this year
North Battleford is getting ready to celebrate the 131st year of the Northwest Territorial Days exhibition and parade coming up soon. “The theme (of the parade) is everything un...
Jul 27, 2018