Category Archives: People
Children in the Battlefords wont be going hungry this summer
Food Banks Canada and the Battlefords and District Food and Resource Centre are making sure kids don't go hungry this summer. The programs together, are putting on the "After the Bell" program. This p...
Jul 12, 2018
Nielsen honoured with induction into HOF
A local legend on the diamonds will be making his way into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame in August. Lorne Nielsen, who was born in just outside of Scott, and resides in Wilkie will be inducte...
Jul 12, 2018
Feds must do more to save bus service: NDP
The NDP MP for Desnethe-Missinippi-Churchill River says the federal government has an obligation to either save Greyhound bus service in Western Canada or help subsidize a new one. Greyhound announced...
Jul 12, 2018
Summer months can be challenging for food banks
Food Banks Canada and the Battlefords and District Food and Resource Centre are making sure kids don't go hungry this summer. The programs together, are putting on the "After the Bell" program. This p...
Jul 11, 2018
N.B. Street Fest to feature hip-hop talent as part of show
The North Battleford International Street Performer Festival will see a few changes this year, including new talent. Now in its fifth year, the street festival will be held on 101 Stree...
Jul 11, 2018
Sex assault centre services extended to October; meetings with Justice Dept. continue
The line has been drawn in the sand by the Battlefords and Area Sexual Assault Centre (BASAC). The Ministry of Justice has until October 31 to come up with a plan that includes funding for the program...
Jul 10, 2018
Derailment site cleared but heavy rain sees further suspension of service
VIA rail says the site of the derailment north of Hudson Bay last week is cleared and repaired, although their service through north central Manitoba remains suspend...
Jul 10, 2018
Father of late Humboldt Broncos player felt 'empty' after truck driver's court appearance
Emotions were as high as the temperature in Melfort for a court appearance many Canadians have been waiting for nearly three months. People from across Saskatchewan travelled to Melfort Provincial Cou...
Jul 10, 2018
Local athlete ready to represent Saskatchewan
A local baseball player is ready, and excited to represent Saskatchewan at the end of August. Kaitlin Tarasoff, a versatile player, playing pitcher, shortstop and centre field for the under 16 Saskatc...
Jul 10, 2018
New blacksmith shop set to open at Fred Light Museum
Battleford's Fred Light Museum will be having the grand opening of its new blacksmith shop, called Eagle Hills Blacksmith, on July 21. Blacksmith Justin Miller will be giving demonstrations throughout...
Jul 09, 2018