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Optimism high as North Stars prepare for new season

The 2024-2025 hockey season is right around the corner, and confidence already appears very high in the Battlefords.The North Stars are having their first preseason exhibition game tonight against the...

Sep 03, 2024

BGC Battlefords gifted new building

Children of the Battlefords will one day have more space to play thanks to a donation from a local family. "It was completely unexpected and out of the blue," said Nicole Combres, BGC Battlefords exec...

Sep 03, 2024

Smash a pumpkin to raise funds for mental health

A local man hopes to raise awareness for mental health issues through this year's fundraising trade show. Damien Gagne spoke about his own battle with mental health, noting many others struggle with w...

Sep 03, 2024

Teen missing from Lloydminster

A teenaged girl has been reported missing from Lloydminster and police need the public's help to find her. Tracy Buffin, 15, was last seen on July 27 and her family is concerned for her well-being and...

Sep 03, 2024

New women's fund offers entrepreneurs chance to live their dream

Annemie Bernardo was always part mermaid. "I just loved swimming since I was really little," she said. Growing up in South Africa, she swam every chance she could whether it was at the Olympic-sized p...

Sep 03, 2024

Two-vehicle crash closes Highway 16

UPDATE: A 37-year-old man from Saskatoon has died following a Tuesday morning crash on Highway 16. The collision occurred between an SUV and a semi in the westbound lanes.After police and emergency se...

Sep 03, 2024

Post-Secondary Students and Back-to-School Finances

"The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of Pattison Media and this site."When we think about back-to-school, we tend to th...

Sep 01, 2024

Battlefords Citizens on Patrol sees success with Child Reunite Service; keeps city in check

Battlefords Citizens on Patrol (COPP) plans to continue a service that helped reunite lost children with their families at public events. The group initiated it's Child Reunite Service during the Batt...

Aug 30, 2024

Government of Canada and Saskatchewan invest $71.3 million in childcare centre spaces

Over 5,000 childcare centre spaces will be allocated across Saskatchewan over the next year. The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan have committed to investing $71.3 million throughout 2024-25."Th...

Aug 30, 2024

BBEX finalists announced

It's official, the best the Battlefords has to offer have been announced. Finalists for the Battlefords Business Excellence Committee (BBEX) Awards have been named and will celebrate the 30th year of ...

Aug 30, 2024