Category Archives: Post to Social
Saskatchewan NDP leader Ryan Meili hopes to have mental health strategy
Saskatchewan NDP leader Ryan Meili hopes to see a provincial strategy to help people dealing with mental health challenges.Meili visited the Battlefords Thursday. His stop coincided with the Bell Let'...
Jan 31, 2019
BTEC set for annual Mardi Gras Magic Fundraiser
The Battlefords Trade and Education Centre (BTEC) is having its annual Mardi Gras Magic Dinner, Dance and Silent Auction, Feb. 9. Featuring catering and live music, the event will take place at the Do...
Jan 31, 2019
'I take full responsibility': Sidhu tells victims of Humboldt Broncos collision
After three days of emotional statements, the gallery of the Kerry Vickar Centre braced for one more. Jaskirat Singh Sidhu, the man whose semi the Humboldt Broncos team bus collided with, stood to spe...
Jan 31, 2019
The Battlefords may be hit with up to a foot of snow
It's time to get your shovels ready.A winter storm will be hitting the Battlefords and area tomorrow, and Saturday, causing reduced visibility, high winds, and a lot of snow. Environment Canada is cal...
Jan 31, 2019
Record year for development in the Battlefords
It was a boon year for development in the Battlefords. As of Dec. 31, 2018, the value of 131 building permits in the city totalled about $27 million. Seven new commercial builds alone last year amount...
Jan 31, 2019
Follow live coverage on fourth day of Sidhu sentencing
The following is a recap of yesterday's hearing:Paul and Tanya Labelle attempted to identify their son after learning he was involved in the Humboldt Broncos collision and eventually wound up grieving...
Jan 31, 2019
An Olympic medalist's view on growing women’s hockey in wake of skills competition
Fiona Smith-Bell still has many fond memories of playing hockey during her time growing up in Edam and North Battleford.The 45-year-old retired Olympic medalist currently resides in Halifax. After wat...
Jan 31, 2019
‘They're devastated’: Online applications to sponsor family members to Canada fills in minutes
For over two weeks, Annette McGovern, Mathew Cyriac and staff at the Battlefords Immigration Resource Centre held workshops and provided information to families wanting to apply for a chance to bring ...
Jan 31, 2019
More indigenous culture needed in schools, says teachers' union
The union representing Saskatchewan's teachers says the Ministry of Education needs improvement when it comes to the allocation of people and resources with the province's public schools for Indigenou...
Jan 30, 2019
City sees positive response rate for safety survey
More than 500 people from across the city provided feedback for the city's Community Perception Survey, according to a report to council from community safety coordinator Herb Sutton.Launched in Octob...
Jan 30, 2019