Category Archives: People

Today is Burgers to Beat MS Day at A&W
The A&W Burgers to Beat Multiple Sclerosis initiative first came to Saskatchewan in 2008, and is celebrating its 10th Anniversary today. When asked how the annual celebration initially came about,...
Aug 16, 2018

Pattison says broadcast group committed to growth in Sask.
Jim Pattison says the broadcast group that bears his name is committed to growing in the province, region, and across the country. On Tuesday, the Jim Pattison Broadcast Group announced the acquisitio...
Aug 16, 2018

Gray moving up to the WHL this season
After two seasons with the Battlefords North Stars, Marketing and Office Manager Caitlyn Gray is moving on. Gray, who started with the team in August of 2016, will be starting with the Saskatoon Blade...
Aug 15, 2018

Local youth mentoring organization looking for volunteers
For youth in the Battlefords and surrounding area, the Big Brothers Big Sisters program offers them the chance to grow and experience life with a mentor they can rely on. "Big Brothers Big Sisters mat...
Aug 15, 2018

$50K interim payments approved for Humboldt Broncos families
Families of the Humboldt Broncos involved in the April 6 bus tragedy will be getting some financial relief after a judge approved interim payments from their GoFundMe account. Each of the families of ...
Aug 15, 2018

SIGA honours Jim Pattison with starblanket
The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority honoured Jim Pattison this afternoon at a press conference in North Battleford. Pattison, who is holding the corporate meetings at the North Battleford divisio...
Aug 15, 2018

Midland set to take the stage in North Battleford
A Grammy-nominated and ACM award-winning group is coming to North Battleford. Midland, a group out of Dripping Springs, Texas, will be hitting the Gold Eagle Casino stage Saturday. The group was forme...
Aug 15, 2018

Former MP Ritz Inducted to Agriculture Hall of Fame
Gerry Ritz, is being inducted into the Canadian Agriculture Hall of Fame. When asked about his initial reaction to hearing the news of his pending induction, Ritz said it was not something he was expe...
Aug 14, 2018

'Very fond memories': Sask. Baseball HOF induction set for Saturday
Inductees are calling it an honour and a privilege. All eyes will be on Battleford this Saturday as 12 individuals, one team, one community, and one family will be officially inducted into the Sa...
Aug 14, 2018

Crusaders football fast approaching
For many, September brings with it a season of new beginnings. For Bruce Yockey, Vice Principal at John Paul II Collegiate, this time of year is one he looks forward to for a multitude of reasons. In ...
Aug 14, 2018