Category Archives: People
October marks United Way month across Canada
The city of North Battleford kicked off United Way month Tuesday with a flag-raising to mark the occasion. This year marked the 49th year the United Way has operated in the Battlefords. Monte Migneaul...
Oct 09, 2018
A look at France through local eyes
Barb Plews will be at the North Battleford Public Library Wednesday, Oct. 10 to talk about prehistoric and historic France. France is a place Plews holds especially dear, due in large part to her expe...
Oct 09, 2018
Terrain park takes over downtown for Thanksgiving Throwdown
"Sick ride," Brennan Lampitt calls out as he high fives a young boy with rosy cheeks, snow-covered mittens, and gripping a snowboard by his side. Standing around Lampitt in the parking lot of Freedom ...
Oct 07, 2018
Man missing from Calgary found in Alberta
Saskatchewan RCMP confirmed Kyle Pruden was found safe and sound in Alberta. — RCMP are asking for help locating a man who was travelling from Calgary to Nipawin Friday but did not arrive a...
Oct 07, 2018
Former Battleford councillor Lee MacKay gave his best to community
A former Battleford town councillor who passed away is being remembered as a kind man who liked to give his time to help others. Lee MacKay, 83, died from complications from pneumonia and Alzheimer...
Oct 07, 2018
Stars with lots to be thankful for heading into Thanksgiving
The Battlefords North Stars will head into Thanksgiving long weekend on a high note after a big 4-2 win over the defending league champion Nipawin Hawks. After a scoreless first period, it was the Haw...
Oct 06, 2018
Winter driving conditions come early in Saskatchewan
With the snow starting to hit the ground, it's a good time to start planning for winter driving. Snow may be possible over the Thanksgiving weekend, especially if you're planning a long drive to visit...
Oct 05, 2018
Battlefords North Stars seek retribution vs. Hawks
The Battlefords North Stars will no doubt be chomping at the bit ahead of Friday night's game against the Nipawin Hawks. Friday's game will be the back-end of a home-and-home showdown between the two ...
Oct 05, 2018
Ashley Morin's family asking for public's help
The family of missing North Battleford woman Ashley Morin made an appeal to the public for help to find Ashley at the start of the 2018 Sisters in Spirit walk in North Battleford Thursday. On be...
Oct 04, 2018
New campaign by local school will have long-lasting effect
The Building Bready Playground: Buy a Brick campaign was launched by the elementary school recently. The campaign is a fundraiser to help build a new playground at the elementary school, and the schoo...
Oct 04, 2018