Category Archives: Post to Social
NW seeding wrapping up, rain impact being assessed
Seeding is just about complete in the northwest region of the province, including the Battlefords and Meadow Lake area. While there were heavy rains in the area on June 13 and 14, the province is stil...
Jun 17, 2022
Saskatchewan drag queen to appear on Canada’s Drag Race
Growing up in small-town Saskatchewan in First Nations communities, Layten Byhette didn't see anyone who looked like them."This was something I had wanted since I was a teenager watching ... RuPaul's ...
Jun 17, 2022
Day 3 a go for CPCA after rain delays in Poundmaker
After two days of being rained out, the Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association (CPCA) is going ahead with competition in Poundmaker Cree Nation.Rainfall and a lack of sun affected track conditio...
Jun 17, 2022
Town celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day
It was a day to celebrate Indigenous culture when the Town of Battleford hosted National Indigenous Peoples Day on Thursday.While the day officially takes place June 21, the town wanted to give more p...
Jun 17, 2022
CPCA kicks off stop in Poundmaker
Opening day may have rained out Wednesday, but that hasn't put a damper on this week's chuckwagon action at Poundmaker Cree Nation. The horses are ready to run and the rain clouds have been replaced b...
Jun 16, 2022
The temperature’s rising: Heat warnings issued for areas of Saskatchewan
Areas of southwestern Saskatchewan are under a heat warning.Environment Canada issued the warning Thursday afternoon for areas around Swift Current, Shaunavon, Moose Jaw, Pense, The Battlefords, Grave...
Jun 16, 2022
RCMP member under investigation following arrests in La Ronge caught on video
Disclaimer: The videos in this story contain footage that some readers may find disturbing. Discretion is advised.--An RCMP officer has been placed on administrative duties pending an investigation fo...
Jun 16, 2022
Meota residents set for community garage sale
Residents in Meota are hoping for the weather to turn with a weekend full of sales ahead.A community-wide garage sale is set from Friday to Sunday, with each residence holding their own hours for when...
Jun 16, 2022
Bandits set off to Surrey for Canada Cup
The Battlefords Bandits U17 softball team are BC bound, on their way to Surrey for the 2022 Canada Cup.Leaving the Battlefords last night on their 15-and-a-half hour trek, the team pulled into Hope, B...
Jun 16, 2022
North Battleford and Thompson, Man. partnering to address crime and social issues
The City of North Battleford is partnering with the City of Thompson, Man. with the aim to address crime and social issues in these communities.They recently made the announcement after taking part in...
Jun 16, 2022