Category Archives: People
North Stars aim to send Ice Wolves home hungry
The Battlefords North Stars are coming off a big 4-0 win over the La Ronge Ice Wolves that saw goaltender Joel Grzybowski collect his first shutout of the season, and get the team back into the win co...
Oct 19, 2018
Hughes out against Stampeders after impaired driving charges
Charleston Hughes will not play against the Calgary Stampeders after all. Hughes was charged with impaired driving and refusing to take a breathalyzer after police allegedly found him unresp...
Oct 19, 2018
Comfort Inn officially opens its doors
The Comfort Inn in North Battleford is officially open. The hotel, located on Carlton Trail, had tons of local influence when it went up. From the furniture installed, the local influence in designing...
Oct 19, 2018
J.P. II Junior Girls take gold; hope for continued success
The John Paul II Junior Girls' volleyball team captured their second tournament title of the season last weekend, winning five of six total sets to finish first in their pool. The tournament, held in ...
Oct 18, 2018
Local retailer knows there are questions on cannabis, but remains optimistic
With day one of legal cannabis a part of history, it's time to start looking toward the future when it comes to the industry. Almost 1,000 customers came through Jimmy's Cannabis Shop's two stores on ...
Oct 18, 2018
Jacket Drive aims to keep kids warm during winter months
With the long winter months ahead of us, it's important to make sure kids are bundled up. That's the idea behind the Gord Slater Annual 2018 Jacket Drive and Kid's Mini Carnival this weekend at Connau...
Oct 18, 2018
North Stars take bite out of Ice Wolves
Slicing in on goal like a knife through butter, both smooth and effortlessly, Matthias Urbanski broke in alone on the La Ronge net. Staring down Ice Wolves' goaltender, Merek Pipes, Urbanski attacked ...
Oct 18, 2018
North Stars on the hunt for success against Ice Wolves
The Battlefords North Stars, are 2-1-1 to start October, and will enter Wednesday night's game against the La Ronge Ice Wolves determined to propel themselves back onto the winning track after a tough...
Oct 17, 2018
Marigold Market showcases art, talent of all kinds in Battlefords
It's hard to believe the year is already winding down, but here in the middle of October, the holiday season is quickly approaching. With the subtle sounds of jingling bells and Christmas music in the...
Oct 17, 2018
Street closure in southeast North Battleford expected until at least Friday
A major road heading to the junction between Battleford and North Battleford is being repaired this week. Battleford Rd., between Railway Ave. S and Railway Ave. E, will be closed until at least Frida...
Oct 16, 2018