Despite early warnings of a severe cold and flu season in Saskatchewan, some people aren't getting the message.Myths and misconceptions about flu and COVID-19 vaccines continue to make people reluctant to get a shot in the arm.Troy Sutton is a principal scientist with the University of Saskatchewan's Vaccine and Infect...

As Lung Cancer and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) Awareness Month is observed, the Pharmacy Association of Saskatchewan is enhancing a program designed to encourage people to reduce or quit using nicotine.According to the association, the use of these products is on the rise, and the Lung Health Foundatio...

The Battlefords North Stars have won two straight games and three of their last four after a 6-2 win over the Kindersley Klippers. Six different players scored for the North Stars, while goaltender Chase Kettles stopped 39 of the 41 shots he faced. "I thought it was a really good 60-minute effort from our guys,&qu...

The Battlefords North Stars erased an early three-goal deficit to beat the Kindersley Klippers 4-3 on Friday night."It's not how we wanted to start the game going down 3-0 that quick. But really proud of the guys for sticking with it and believing in themselves that they could come back," said North Stars ass...

A new campaign by the Battlefords Healthcare Foundation aims to give patients, families and healthcare workers at Battleford Union Hospital a peaceful place to step outside and take a breath.Called Room to Breathe, the campaign will transform the hospital's outdoor courtyard into a welcoming space that recognizes the i...

North Battleford city council will consider selling the vacant old Maher building for $1 Monday, with up to $125,000 in city funding to help rehabilitate the downtown property.A report prepared for the Nov. 9 meeting recommends the sale as an alternative to demolition, which staff estimate would cost about $480,000, in...

The Battlefords North Stars will look to return to their winning ways Friday evening against the Klippers in Kindersley. The North Stars split last weekend's series with the Weyburn Red Wings, losing 4-2 on Halloween night. Despite not coming away with two wins, North Stars head coach Connor Logan saw plenty of improve...

Member of Parliament Rosemarie Falk said the federal budget leaves agriculture and forestry out of a new capital gains tax exemption and fails to address constituents' concerns about the cost of living."While presented as support for entrepreneurs and business owners, it specifically excludes agriculture and fores...

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe told a group of municipal and business leaders on Friday that once the Port of Churchill can show strong interest from business, getting related government infrastructure funding will flow more easily. Moe was speaking in Prince Albert at the annual meeting of the Hudson Bay Route Associ...

The Stromberg family has donated $1 million to support heart care at Battlefords Union Hospital in North Battleford and health-care education.The gift to the Battlefords Healthcare Foundation supports a hospital-wide cardiac monitoring and telemetry system. The foundation said the system helps health-care teams monitor...

Osker's Surplus Outlet in North Battleford has been named the 2026 Battlefords Business Excellence Business of the Year."This is amazing, I didn't think we were nominated for anything," owner Stacey Caldwell said with a laugh. "This is incredible!"Osker's Surplus Outlet is a family-owned liquidation...

The Art For Good Community Art Auction brought local artists, community members and sponsors together on Oct. 2 to support local causes. Hosted by the Battlefords & District Community Foundation, the event featured work by 30 local artists. Auction proceeds supported BGC Battlefords and the Hazel Asmussen Fund. In ...

One girl's birthday wish had nothing to do with presents and everything to do with helping animals in need."I did a fundraiser to raise money for the animal shelter for kitties and puppies and cats and dogs!" said eight-year old Willow Bodvarson. Willow and her sister Hazel at the Humane Society. (Image Credi...

For every player in the Battlefords North Stars locker room, the opportunity to wear the star on their chest is important. For a local rookie like Millar Kramer, however, it means even more. Kramer and Lukamus Lehman are the only local players on the North Stars this year. For Kramer, it is still hard to believe he get...

The North Battleford Comprehensive High School Vikings ended their football season with a 28-9 loss to the Prince Albert Carlton Crusaders in Saturday's league final. "PA is a really well-coached team and they looked really good and ready to play that day," said Vikings head coach Shaun Webster. "We were...

A man who attacked and stabbed a father and son outside the Canwood hotel bar, has received a five year prison sentence.With remand credit, 34-year-old Roger Herman has about three years and eight months left to serve.Wednesday afternoon's hearing at Prince Albert Provincial Court came almost five months after guilty p...

Both John Paul II senior soccer teams took home silver medals from the Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic Association provincial championships over the weekend. Senior girls team The girls team lost 3-2 in overtime to Valley Christian Academy in the final. The Crusaders reached the final after a 4-3 comeback win over Y...

An empty Christmas tree is a familiar sight in the homes WPD Ambulance paramedics enter in North Battleford.Erik Marcoux, an advanced care paramedic supervisor, said crews often meet people on their worst days. Their annual Cram the Ambulance toy drive is a chance to "give back in a positive way" and help chi...

Golfers at Meota and District Lakeside Golf Course can look forward to a new $2-million clubhouse next season, with plans to create a space that serves both the golf course and the wider community.Heath Gabruch, a golf course member and volunteer, said the current clubhouse was built more than 30 years ago using three ...

The Battlefords Sharks are back in the win column after a 6-2 victory over the Saskatoon Stars in Saskatoon. Charleigh Johnston scored a pair of goals for the Sharks, while Blake Turner had her first as a Shark in the win. The Sharks opened the scoring at the 6:47 mark of the first period when Ainslee Deobald passed th...

A roof leak at the Don Ross Centre gymnasium has prompted North Battleford's Remembrance Day service to move to North Battleford Comprehensive High School.Royal Canadian Legion Branch 70 said the Nov. 11 service will begin at 10:30 a.m. in the school gym. Attendees are asked to use the south main doors.In a statement, ...

The Battlefords Sharks head to Saskatoon tonight to take on the Stars in the team's first-ever radio broadcast on Q98. The Sharks (W-L-OTW-OTL: 7-0-2-1, 1st in SFU18AAAHL) suffered their first loss of the season this past weekend, falling 1-0 in overtime to the Regina Rebels. Meanwhile, the Stars (2-5-2-0, 5th in SFU18...

The Town of Wilkie's medical clinic expansion project has received financial support from two neighbouring rural municipalities (RM).The RM of Redford presented a $30,000 cheque to the project, along with a further commitment of $30,000. The RM of Buffalo has also committed $12,000 over the next four years. (Image Cred...

The Battlefords North Stars failed to sweep the Weyburn Red Wings, falling 4-2 at home in a Halloween afternoon matchup. Weyburn got on the board first at the 10:44 mark of the first period when Jaxson Doyle floated a puck on net from the point and past Nathan Claydon to give the Red Wings a 1-0 lead. The North Stars h...

For the first time since Sept. 26, the Battlefords North Stars won a game with a 5-4 shootout victory over the Weyburn Red Wings. Owen Nelson scored the shootout winner. "That was a huge one for us tonight. Our guys fought hard the whole way, and I'm just really glad that they were able to get rewarded for it toni...

The North Battleford Comprehensive High School Vikings have their sights set on a provincial championship as they continue their playoff run Saturday against the Carlton Crusaders at Max Clunie Field in Prince Albert. The Vikings defeated the Martensville High School Royals 12-0 on Oct. 24, earning a spot in the next r...

Expanded addictions treatment and more ways to access primary care could give Battlefords residents additional options for getting help, local MLA Jeremy Cockrill says.Cockrill, also Saskatchewan's health minister, highlighted 250 additional addictions treatment spaces promised province-wide in the Oct. 27 throne speec...

The Battlefords North Stars are back at the Access Communications Centre for the first time in nearly three weeks tonight as they host the Weyburn Red Wings. After a 4-0 loss to the Melfort Mustangs extended the North Stars' losing streak to nine games, head coach and general manager Connor Logan said the team had disc...