Category Archives: People
NB utility rates low compared to other cities
While local residents likely don’t relish opening a new water-sewer bill, they may be happy to know the City of North Battleford’s rates are at the low end compared to other cities studied...
Jan 15, 2019

A look at the final day of the SJHL/MJHL Showcase
After a thoroughly eventful opening day of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League/Manitoba Junior Hockey League Showcase, early action on the second day suggests the pace of play may have actually ampe...
Jan 15, 2019

Battlefords' Colby Cave set to join the Oilers
It's somewhat of a homecoming for a local hockey product. Colby Cave, who is originally from Battleford, was acquired on waivers late this morning by the Edmonton Oilers from the Boston Bruins. Local ...
Jan 15, 2019

Saskatchewan RCMP looking for applicants for APTP program
The Saskatchewan RCMP is looking for prospective candidates for a country-wide program. The Aboriginal Pre-Cadet Training Program will be offering Canadian Aboriginal people between the ages of 19-29 ...
Jan 15, 2019

Business woman expresses concerns about safety downtown at NB council
A local business woman expressed her concerns about downtown safety when she spoke at North Battleford council’s meeting Monday. Jacey Huebert said she has been harassed on an ongoing basis by s...
Jan 15, 2019

Mayor Bater commends Meridian Canadian Open, event, volunteers
As Rachel Homan's game winning draw entered, and stopped in the house, it signalled the end to one of the most successful events in North Battleford's history. The Meridian Canadian Open made its seco...
Jan 15, 2019

SJHL wins two out of three on opening day of showcase
Regina, Sask. — The first day of action at the 2019 SJHL/MJHL Showcase proved flush with storylines as the top college-eligible players from the two provinces started to duke it out at Co-operat...
Jan 14, 2019

Community comes together to build rink after devastating fire
It's something standard in Saskatchewan for many small towns. The local hockey rink is synonymous with the culture of many in the province, but for the people of Perdue, it's something they've been mi...
Jan 14, 2019

Man allegedly exposes himself at Hillmond hockey tournament
Police are investigating an incident at a hockey tournament in Hillmond over the weekend after receiving reports of a man exposing himself. Maidstone RCMP started the investigation into reports of an ...
Jan 14, 2019

Local tow truck driver implores public to slow down following close call
It was a close call for a local tow truck driver on Saturday. Tanner Stevenson, who is a tow truck driver based at Lashberg Towing, was hooking his winch to a vehicle in the ditch, and when he started...
Jan 14, 2019