Category Archives: People

Best Citizen Award winner has passion for music and volunteering
A North Battleford resident has been recognized with the Best of the Best Award for Best Citizen of 2018. Dedicated volunteer and semi-retired teacher Gene Aulinger was...
Aug 02, 2018

Battleford West receives new playground
Families in the new Battleford West subdivision area will now be able to enjoy a new children’s playground that has been installed, courtesy of the Town of Battleford. Parks and Recreation Direc...
Aug 01, 2018

Documentary on homelessness coming to North Battleford
A special documentary on homelessness will be coming to North Battleford for a free screening Friday afternoon. The screening of Us and Them is presented by the Battlefords Indian Mtis ...
Aug 01, 2018

North Stars name new assistant coach
The Battlefords North Stars are welcoming Brett Parker to the bench as the team's new assistant coach. Parker, who was born and raised in Melville, Sask., will be working alongside head coach Brayden ...
Jul 31, 2018

Best of the Best award winners announced
The Battlefords Best of the Best (BOB) award winners for 2018 have now been announced to recognize local people, businesses and non profits groups and organizations that give their ...
Jul 31, 2018

Braden Holtby brings Stanley Cup to hometown, childhood rink
Hockey's holy grail was in small town Saskatchewan Tuesday as Washington Capitals star goaltender Braden Holtby brought the Stanley Cup to his childhood home. Fans lined up in droves outside...
Jul 31, 2018

Gerwing wins NSRBL MVP for 2018
The North Saskatchewan River Baseball League has chosen its MVP for the 2018 season. Kevin Gerwing, of the Meadow Lake Sox, was chosen as the league's most valuable player after batting .604 over 14 g...
Jul 31, 2018

'There are so many living in the dark': veterans advocate
Jenny Migneault is fighting for the rights of soldiers with post-traumatic stress disorder and their families. An advocate for the rights of Canadian veterans and those who care for them, Migneault ma...
Jul 31, 2018

NW Territorial Days exhibition will see a few fun surprises this year
North Battleford is getting ready to celebrate the 131st year of the Northwest Territorial Days exhibition and parade coming up soon. “The theme (of the parade) is everything un...
Jul 27, 2018

Humboldt shirt shop donates $304K to community foundation
A Humboldt-based apparel company is providing a big boost to the Humboldt Strong Community Foundation. Spotlight Sport and Corporate Wear gave the foundation a cheque for $304,239.90 this week - ...
Jul 27, 2018