Category Archives: Community
Legalization good news for local business owner
The legalization of marijuana in Canada now has a date, and that's good news for a North Battleford business. Dale Whiteside, owner of Rockshop SmokeShop, said even though his business doesn't sell ma...
Jun 20, 2018
Urban Treaty Day an opportunity to celebrate tradition
The local community celebrated North Battleford Urban Treaty Day with a variety of events outside the Dekker Centre throughout the day on Wednesday. The event was organized by Battlefords Agency ...
Jun 20, 2018
Nutec and North Stars make donation to SJHL Assistance Program
Nutec Embroidery and the Battlefords North Stars made a huge contribution to the SJHL Assistance Program Wednesday. The North Battleford Company donated 100% of proceeds from clothing and apparel sold...
Jun 20, 2018
Sask. Hospital receives donation from R.M. of North Battleford
The New Beginnings fundraising campaign for the Saskatchewan Hospital has received another sizeable donation which will help purchase medical equipment and furniture for the new mental health facility...
Jun 20, 2018
Streets to be closed during Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations Thurs.
With National Indigenous Peoples Day being celebrated tomorrow, the City of North Battleford has announced multiple street closures around the city. Twelfth Ave. from 101st St. to the alley betwe...
Jun 20, 2018
Proud students honoured at ESRT program graduation
It was a proud day for many students graduating from the Emergency Services Responder Training program Tuesday. A total of 31 students, who completed Level 10 and Level 20 training courses, were ...
Jun 19, 2018
Super A owners say Battlefords businesses becoming harder to run
It's getting tougher and tougher to operate a small business in a small town. The town of Battleford has seen its fair share of disappearing businesses throughout the town. Super A Foods became the la...
Jun 19, 2018
Finlayson Island vehicle bridge to be closed Wednesday
The Finlayson Island vehicle bridge will be closed Wednesday while workers inspect the structure and take samples for a study, the Town of Battleford reported at its Monday meeting. The north side ped...
Jun 19, 2018
Plenty of variety in Dekker Centre's new season lineup
Battlefords residents have plenty to look forward to during the upcoming season at the Dekker Centre, which just released its new lineup of artists. Some of the highlights include performances by Heat...
Jun 18, 2018
Town looking into safety concerns at Highway 4 intersection
The Town of Battleford is looking to improve safety at the problematic intersection of Highway 4 and Grid Road 656. Council accepted CAO John Enns-Wind’s recommendation to pass a resolution call...
Jun 18, 2018