There was good news for Battlefords Food Bank this week. Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) and the Gold Eagle Casino donated $10,000 to the Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre to support food security in the Battlefords.Gold Eagle Casino General Manager Kelly Atcheynum said its integral to show supp...

With over 44 years of combined protection and investigative experience, the owners of a local security company have proven why their clients can expect the 'Pinnacle' advantage. The team at Pinnacle Protection Services takes time to personally develop each prospective member to prepare them for a multitude of scenarios...

Electric vehicle owners rejoice! Level 3 (fast charging) and Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are now offered for SIGA Casino guests at three locations: Northern Lights Casino in Prince Albert, Gold Eagle Casino in North Battleford and Painted Hand Casino in Yorkton."It is important to us to operate...

A first of its kind awards show in Saskatchewan, and for that matter, all of Canada is coming to Prince Albert. The Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards have been scheduled to take place Sunday, Nov. 12 at the E.A. Rawlinson Centre. Donny Parenteau is President of the Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Association Board and...

Embody your spirit of adventure and ignite a sense of excitement and exploration at one of Canada's largest summer fairs. K-Days is a 10-day long festival from July 21 - 30, 2023 that combines thrilling rides and captivating entertainment from today with some of the oldest traditions dating back to the Klondike Gold Ru...

Right next to the Village of Meota, and roughly 25 minutes from North Battleford lies Jackfish Lake and the future home of a new, community oasis.Very soon, JTEK Developments will begin construction on RVM Estates, a unique marina development on the shores of the lake, with 190 titled bare land Condo RV lots. It will a...

Whether it be a pair of single vision lenses to see at a distance or progressive lenses to avoid eye fatigue at work, opticians can help determine exactly what a person needs to achieve optimal vision in all settings. For Tammy Van Meer and Lisa Fox at Visual Eyes Optical - the client needs are their main focus.The lic...

The North Central District Athletic Association (NCDAA) is proud to welcome the best high school basketball teams in the province to Prince Albert on March 23-25. We respectfully acknowledge that this event will take place on Treaty 6 territory, the traditional homeland of the Metis and all Indigenous Peoples of Saskat...

Thank you to our generous sponsors, golfers, volunteers and donors who make this event possible and contribute to its success! For 25 years, our sponsors, golfers, volunteers and donors have wholeheartedly embraced this initiative. Events like this would not be possible without the continued support of people who want ...

Every morning Krista Fox begins her day with prayer and journaling. She's kicked a smoking habit, is drinking more water and committed to walking a minimum of 10,000 steps per day.But she's not doing it just to better herself. She's doing it for those who can't.The 53-year-old North Battleford woman is planning to walk...

We've all heard the slogan "Call before you dig", when it comes to underground projects, there is really one place you have to call, B&C Trenching. If there's underground work to be done, at your home, on the farm, or as part of a contract job, it's important to get the job done right the first time arou...

Whether you want to push your limits on a heart-pounding backcountry hike, enjoy a round of golf at two renowned courses or delight your tastebuds with first-class culinary fare, there are plenty of options to satisfy everyone's age, interests and budgets at Waskesiu.When it comes to outdoor exploration, Waskesiu is a ...

If you've driven past the corner of 100th St. and 19th Ave. recently, you may have noticed some new signs up on the North Battleford Agencies' building. One of North Battleford's trusted insurance brokerages has joined the Westland Insurance family, and now have new signs to show off.While the local insurance office ma...

Fond du Lac Housing ProjectsWhat started as a discussion 2 years ago has turned into 2 fourplexes, 2 duplexes, 6 family units, and potentially 14 more units next year, all built by local people in Fond du Lac. "I was having a discussion with Chief and Council one day about some housing that had been built previous...

The SaskMétis Economic Development Corporation (SMEDCO) is the hub of business and economic development for Saskatchewan Métis citizens. Since 1987, SMEDCO has been providing Métis entrepreneurs with financial solutions by empowering them with their business ventures. "SMEDCO offers a blended ...

New utility meters will be installed on properties in North Battleford on a zone-by-zone basis beginning March 1. Properties will receive hand-delivered communication that will provide information on the program and explain the appointment booking process. Residents will then need to confirm their appointment within te...

Redhead Powersports in North Battleford is proud to announce the arrival of Princecraft® Boats to their line of watercraft manufacturers. Princecraft Boats are Canadian built in Princeville, Quebec. Their employees put their talents to work designing, building and delivering some of the best boats in the industry. ...

You know the feeling you get when you leave all your worries behind? It's been tough to find in the midst of a global pandemic, but its not impossible. In fact, the opportunities to explore and play in nature's playground are limitless at Waskesiu within Prince Albert's National Park! The fresh air and the picturesque ...

If you smoke or vape, you may be at a higher risk for more serious outcomes of COVID-19 since the virus can harm your lungs and weaken your immune system's ability to fight respiratory infections. Fortunately, a support line that was launched in Saskatchewan in November 2020 is proving successful at helping people quit...

The current global pandemic has prevented many of us from travel and entertainment, but it hasn't taken away the urge to get away and indulge. Fortunately, there's a way you can still get your fix of great sights, sounds, suppers and shopping and it can all take place right here - at home.Discover Lloydminster is all a...

Battleford West Properties is offering a unique opportunity to have large lot living near Battle River. Phase One of Country Estates is now under development and only ten lots will be released starting as low as $84,900. Country Estates is delivering a rare opportunity now to develop a home on eight half-acre lots or t...

Jennifer Niesink moved to North Battleford with a plan to stay for three years to gain work experience. It's now been 10 years and she has no intention of leaving. "It is a pretty great place to live," said Niesink, who is the Director of Corporate Services for the city. "Anyone can make North Battleford...

Talk about innovation! What wasn't new in April? The biggest change for our school division has likely been adjusting to new ways of meeting, collaborating, taking part in professional learning and delivering instruction. Having a good disaster preparation plan in place allowed IT to move to a work from home model for ...

On March 16, 2020 the Government of Saskatchewan announced an indefinite suspension of classes in all provincial schools in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Following this announcement, a provincial Response Planning Team was established to provide high level guidance for school divisions related to student le...

After a farming year wrought with challenges, from unseasonably cold weather in June to rain and snow during most of the harvest season, the staff at Redhead Equipment in Prince Albert were pleased with the outcome of their test wheat crop. Redhead Equipment announced a donation of $20,000 from their 2019 Field of the ...

Happy New Year 2020! Welcome Back! This month, we celebrate pride and joy at work! I recently read an article by Brian de Haaff in which he wrote about the myth of ever truly being able to find work-life balance. He is completely opposed to trying to achieve something that he considers to be unachievable. The author b...

Studies have long shown that being bilingual is a great boost to one's cognitive process, especially when learning a second or third language as a child. It can increase problem-solving skills, creativity, improve memory, and even stave off Alzheimer's disease. École Père-Mercure offers an educational ins...

Thank you to our generous sponsors who make this event possible and contribute to its success. Our sponsors wholeheartedly embrace healthcare philanthropy in The Battlefords and are models for all organizations to follow. It would not be possible to accomplish our mission of enriching patient care at BUH without their ...