Community

'Falls on deaf ears': Cumberland House council frustrated with state of Highway 123

The residents and village council of Cumberland House are fed up that the only road coming into the community is virtually impassable. Both Mayor Ferlin McKay and Deputy Mayor Veronica Favel say Highw...

1h ago

Men of the Battlefords take a stroll in red heels for Walk A Mile In Her Shoes; raise over $18K for BASAC

As friends and family cheered and laughed, dozens of men in bright red pumps took to the streets of North Battleford and strutted, stumbled and high-stepped their way down the sidewalk. They were spre...

18h ago

Starbucks is coming to North Battleford

It's official, the venti Caramel Macchiato is coming to the Battlefords. In a partnership between Red Pheasant Cree Nation and the City of North Battleford, Eagles Landing will be the location of the ...

18h ago

Jackson Allan ready to lead North Stars' next wave

Boasting quick hands, quick feet, and a motor that never quits, there are few players who can jet up-and-down ice, and inspire their teammates to give it their all at both ends of the rink, like North...

19h ago

Sask Parks ready for soggy May-long weekend

The Northern Lights, Roughriders, open fields and blue skies; Saskatchewan is famous for many things - including erratic weather - especially on May long weekends. While heavy winds and rain in the fo...

21h ago

AAA Sharks supplement core with key summer signings

The Battlefords AAA Sharks recently announced a series of signings for the fall of 2024, as the team will see 12 returnees from last year's roster, supplemented by the addition of two new forwards and...

May 16, 2024

Porcupine Plain mourning the loss of native son Darren Dutchyshen

A community in northeast Saskatchewan is paying tribute to a legend in the sports broadcasting industry.Longtime TSN anchor Darren Dutchyshen passed away after a battle with prostate cancer. He was ju...

May 16, 2024

TSN anchor and former Sask. sportscaster Darren Dutchyshen dead at 57

A long-time sports broadcaster and proud Saskatchewan resident has died.Bell Media, the parent company of TSN announced Thursday morning the passing of anchor Darren Dutchyshen at the age of 57."Darre...

May 16, 2024

Creighton mayor says fire in Manitoba thankfully having little impact

There is some positive news on the wildfire front from the town of Creighton. The out-of-control fire east of Flin Flon, MB, is not affecting the community much. The fire was first detected on May 9 a...

May 16, 2024

U19 Bandits open season with gold in Alberta

The Battlefords Bandits U19 softball team is coming off a home run start to the 2024 season, with a gold medal win at their opening tournament of the year, in Irma, Alberta.Posting a perfect 4-0 recor...

May 15, 2024