Tag Archives: 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...
23h 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...
May 17, 2024
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 ...
May 17, 2024
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...
May 17, 2024
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...
May 17, 2024
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