Category Archives: People

After 51 years, Ken Singer steps away from radio life
A man with over five decades invested in radio is calling it quits. Fabmar Communications Vice-President of Broadcast Operations Ken Singer is retiring, and his final day at work is Friday, Nov. 30. &...
Nov 29, 2018

Table Mountain set to open this weekend
Table Mountain Regional Park is opening up for the 2018-19 season starting Dec. 1. General Manager of Table Mountain, Lawrence Blouin said about half of the trails will be ready to go in time for open...
Nov 29, 2018

Orcas having a solid start to campaign
It's been quite the start to the year for the Battlefords Orcas Swim Club. The club, lead by new head coach John McLeod have been busy with their meets, including their invitational meet in town on No...
Nov 29, 2018

Non-profits appeal for support at NB budget deliberations
A number of area non-profits appealed for grant support during North Battleford city council’s first 2019 budget deliberation meeting Wednesday. Mayor Ryan Bater said during the meeting the city...
Nov 29, 2018

Saskatchewan nurses applaud Alberta's move to expand practice
Saskatchewan’s nursing profession is applauding the Alberta government's move to allow registered nurses (RNs) to prescribe drugs and order X-rays. The expansion of their role will provide bette...
Nov 28, 2018

NBCHS hopes to make positive difference with annual Food Drive
The annual NBCHS Food Drive will be taking place Sun., Dec. 2 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on Mon., Dec. 3 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Students and staff will be heading out into the neighbourhoods...
Nov 28, 2018

SJHL Power Rankings see North Stars at fourth
The Battlefords North Stars have won six of their last 10 games, while also picking up a single point in an additional two, for a 6-2-2 record over the span. The Stars' recent stretch of success has s...
Nov 28, 2018

North Battleford hires former Prince Albert finance director
The City of North Battleford has hired a new finance director who has experience working in various roles across the province. Steve Brown replaces Amarjit Mahil, who stepped down this summer to take ...
Nov 28, 2018

Body of a missing woman found near Blaine Lake
RCMP say the body of Deanna Greyeyes was found Monday just north of the town near Muskeg Lake Cree Nation. Her family had reported her missing to Blaine Lake RCMP on Sunday after having not seen her f...
Nov 28, 2018

Community Youth Choir set to perform this weekend
The Battlefords Community Youth Choir will be performing Christmas carols this weekend at Third Avenue United Church in North Battleford. Made up of 76 youth ranging in age from five to 19, the choir ...
Nov 27, 2018