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Locals Kramer, Bernier win North American Hockey Classic
It was an experience local hockey standouts, Elan Kramer and Amelia Bernier will treasure for some time. Together the pair of Battlefords locals represented team SASK XCEL's 2010 (born) female hockey ...
May 31, 2022

Stars goalie Schwab commits to Milwaukee School of Engineering
Goaltender Austin Schwab is headed back south of the border for the next chapter in his hockey career. A product of Snohomish, Wash., USA., Schwab recently announced his commitment to the Milwaukee Sc...
May 31, 2022

Five ministers get new portfolios as Moe shuffles cabinet
Premier Scott Moe shuffled his cabinet Tuesday, moving five ministers to new portfolios, adding two new MLAs to cabinet and keeping 10 ministers in their current jobs.Bronwyn Eyre moves from Energy an...
May 31, 2022

Meili, NDP call on provincial government to improve long-term care facilities
The NDP wants to see several changes to the current state of care that many seniors in the province are receiving.Most of the issues have been highlighted throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and NDP Lea...
May 31, 2022

Four people charged in firearm seizure
Pinehouse RCMP have arrested four individuals after finding an illegal firearm in their vehicle.Police first received a suspicious vehicle report on the evening of May 21. They later found it, out of ...
May 31, 2022

RCMP helping kids stay safe with Bike Rodeo
It was all hands on deck for children attending the bike safety education session that kicked off on Monday. The Bike Rodeo event was organized by the Battlefords Victim Services and the Battlefords R...
May 30, 2022

Young girl recognized for helping save her grandmother
Turtleford recently honoured a very poised youngster for her role in saving her grandmother's life.Meaka Star, an 11-year-old from the area, was recognized as a Stroke Hero as part of Paramedic Servic...
May 30, 2022

Amber Stewart honoured with provincial Distinguished Service Award
Amber Stewart first became a social worker to advocate for the vulnerable and give them a voice. She continues to do that and more. The Battlefords and Area Sexual Assault Centre (BASAC) executive dir...
May 30, 2022

North Stars spring camp sees fast pace, strong turnout
Fast and physical was the name of the game at Battlefords North Stars spring camp over the weekend. Prospects and team hopefuls from the U15 to U18 ranks came together vying for list positions, main c...
May 30, 2022

Chamber Golf Challenge 'a hit' in community
Just under 140 golfers from the business community took to the greens at North Battleford Golf and Country Club Friday, for the eighth annual Chamber Business Golf Challenge. Registration and kickoff ...
May 27, 2022