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Twin Rivers Curling Club sees strong turnout for winter season

The curling season officially got underway this week at North Battleford's Twin Rivers Curling Club, and if early numbers are any indication, it looks to be another busy year at the Northland Power Cu...

Oct 13, 2023

Kitchen safety top of mind during Fire Prevention Week

It's Fire Prevention Week in Canada and the Town of Battleford and City of North Battleford fire departments are again reminding homeowners of some simple but important steps to keep themselves and th...

Oct 13, 2023

N.B. council meetings temporarily returning to former council chambers

North Battleford's council will return to their former site at City Hall until renovations are done in the council chambers room at the Don Ross Centre. "This multi-phase renovation was approved by co...

Oct 12, 2023

Partial solar eclipse happening over Saskatchewan on Saturday

People across Saskatchewan will be able to see a partial solar eclipse this weekend.The moon will pass between the sun and Earth for a couple of hours on Saturday morning. The eclipse should start aro...

Oct 12, 2023

NBCHS Vikings host P.A. Carlton with first place on the line

The stage is set for Thursday night, under the lights at Beaver Lions Stadium. The North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) Vikings football team will host P.A. Carlton, with first place on ...

Oct 12, 2023

Federal effort to boost child care in three provinces off to 'slow start': report

An analysis by a public policy group has found that federal funding meant to bring $10-a-day child care across Canada has stumbled with a "slow start" and "underwhelming results" in three provinces wh...

Oct 12, 2023

Saskatchewan government introduces ‘Parents’ Bill of Rights’

The Sask. Party's new "Parents' Bill of Rights" has been introduced in the Saskatchewan Legislature.The bill, the government said, outlines the rights parents have to make decisions around their child...

Oct 12, 2023

Town hopes to see more RCMP officers, increased police presence

The Town of Battleford wants to see more RCMP members in the community for an increased presence to help deter crime.Mayor Ames Leslie said the town shares the distinction of being one of the largest ...

Oct 12, 2023

New poll shows support for using notwithstanding clause in 'parental rights' debate

Nearly half of those who took part in an online poll say they support their province using the notwithstanding clause to ensure that schools tell parents if their child wishes to use a different name ...

Oct 12, 2023

Hafford Vikings hit season stretch in quest of fifth straight provincial title

With just a couple of weeks to go in the 2023 football season, the Hafford Vikings are gearing up for what they hope to be another lengthy playoff run, with their sights set on a fifth-straight provin...

Oct 11, 2023