Category Archives: People

Food challenge receives boost following barbecue
Because hunger never takes a summer vacation, the Battlefords District & Food Resource Centre (BFRC) and Meadow Lake's Doors of Hope Campaign are continuing their efforts to out-perform the Prince...
Jun 06, 2018

Local business owner recognized for community work
A local business owner was recently recognized for her hard work in the community. Rene L'Heureux was invited to attend an event in Saskatoon hosted by BMO, celebrating women entrepreneurs in Saskatch...
Jun 05, 2018

Boys and Girls Club's race for kids a success
The fourth edition of the Battlefords Boys and Girls Club's Race for Kids was held last Saturday, and was an instant success. Six teams participated in the event, which was lower than the Club initial...
Jun 04, 2018

Local business helps chamber take action
A North Battleford business owner has stepped up to show his support for the Battlefords and Area Chamber of Commerce's new initiative aimed at boosting local business and making the community a safer...
Jun 04, 2018

‘We are not alone’: Riders show support in Humboldt
Humboldt was a sea of green Sunday as hundreds of people enjoyed a special visit from the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The Riders held a practice, followed by autograph signings and a community barbeque,...
Jun 04, 2018

Driver charged following two vehicle collision near Biggar
One person has been charged following a two vehicle collision outside of Biggar Friday morning. The incident happened approximately 10 kilometres south of Biggar on Highway 4 when a northbound SUV dri...
Jun 02, 2018

CJNB welcomes new voice of Battlefords North Stars
When listeners tune into North Stars broadcasts this upcoming season, they will notice a new face behind the microphone. Marty Martinson will join the CJNB/CJNS team as the new play-by-play anno...
Jun 01, 2018

Garden party for mental health set for June 16
After the huge response to last year's Garden Party hosted by the Battlefords Branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), organizers are looking to exceed the more than 120 who attended.&...
May 31, 2018

RCMP warn leaving pets in hot cars is a crime
Mounties from the local detachment hope residents don’t leave their pets in their vehicles this year as temperatures start to rise over 30 Celsius. "A hot car is no place for a dog or any ...
May 30, 2018

SGI reminds drivers, motorcyclists to be vigilant sharing road
Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) is reminding both vehicle drivers and motorcyclists to be vigilant and play it safe while sharing the road this summer. “One of the things we al...
May 29, 2018