Category Archives: Events

North Stars fly into Hawks territory tonight
After nearly a week off, the Battlefords North Stars hit the ice once again tonight, taking on the defending-champion, Hawks in Nipawin. The North Stars are 3-2 over their last five games, and will en...
Nov 23, 2018

Humane Society at capacity, holding flash sale today
Black Friday is usually about the retail sales, but the Battlefords Humane Society is stepping up and getting in the festivities. The society is holding a sale following an influx of cats and kittens ...
Nov 23, 2018

A busy night around the ice in the Battlefords
Although the North Stars are on the road, there’s still tons of local action tonight in and around the Battlefords. The Meota Combines kick off their home schedule tonight when they take on the ...
Nov 23, 2018

Conference targets gangs and drugs impacting Indigenous communities
Little Pine and Poundmaker First Nations hope this week’s two-day forum about drugs and gangs will help reduce crime and make Indigenous communities and the Battlefords area safer. Today’s...
Nov 22, 2018

Cree Word-A-Day Calendar aims to help bridge cultures
North Battleford residents Liz and Les Hurlburt hope to see more people discovering the Cree language with a new Cree Word-A-Day Calendar they will be launching Friday. Liz, who is Cree...
Nov 22, 2018

WDM ready to Light Up the Village through the holiday season
Its time to catch the holiday spirit with the Western Development Museum. The WDM is getting ready to host its second annual Light Up the Village event tonight. The event is a fan favourite in the cit...
Nov 22, 2018

AAA Sharks to host celebration night
The Battlefords AAA Sharks are hosting a celebration of their team, and minor hockey in the Battlefords, at their Dec. 1 game against Weyburn at the Battleford Arena. Dave Amson, Director of the Shark...
Nov 21, 2018

Town compensates staff for computer glitch shortfall
The Town of Battleford council approved reimbursing several staff who were underpaid in 2016 when the town changed to the Vadim computer software system. The total amount was $14,632 for the seven emp...
Nov 21, 2018
International Transgender Day of Remembrance marked in N.B.
A small gathering came together in North Battleford Tuesday evening to recognize the International Transgender Day of Remembrance. Bobbisue Thompson, who currently resides in Turtleford, led the ...
Nov 21, 2018

Silvernagle shines in Red Deer Classic
Amid controversy on the weekend, it was a big weekend for Biggar’s Robyn Silvernagle. The skip, who resides in North Battleford, along with third Stephanie Lawton, second Jessie Hunkin and lead ...
Nov 20, 2018