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Austin's Saddlery named Business of the Year at BBEX Awards

It was an exciting evening Wednesday when the winners of the The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce's 29th annual Battlefords Business Excellence Awards (BBEX) were announced at a special gala and ceremo...

Nov 08, 2023

Wilkie Outlaws' Brock Harrison becomes SWHL all-time leading scorer

It took just a couple of games into the 2023-24 Wilkie Outlaws' schedule for Battlefords product and current Warman local, Brock Harrison to make Sask West Hockey League (SWHL) history.Entering the se...

Nov 08, 2023

Cochin Community Players gets ready for new show

There'll be some laughter in the house later this month and into December when the Cochin Community Players put on their latest play The Cemetery Club. Betty Ternier Daniels, chair of the board of dir...

Nov 08, 2023

Interval House prepare hampers; look to new year with hopes of funding for counsellor

As the weather gets colder and the holiday season inches ever closer, Battlefords Interval House is once again preparing hampers for clients who have stayed with them in the last year."All of that is ...

Nov 08, 2023

Hafford Vikings' seniors relish opportunity ahead in provincial final

Coming off a decisive 69-29 win over Cupar in the semifinals, the Hafford Vikings football team is off to the 1A six-aside provincial final this weekend, to play Lemberg's North Valley High Eagles for...

Nov 08, 2023

North Stars’ Olsen: Proof hard work pays off with commitment to UMass Lowell

From his effortless skating stride to his shifty puck handling, and poise beyond his years, it hasn't taken long for Battlefords North Stars defenceman, Carson Olsen to establish himself as worth the ...

Nov 08, 2023

Government Takes Next Step to Implement Marshals Service, Updates SIRT Legislation

The Government of Saskatchewan has introduced important legislation to lay the foundation for the Saskatchewan Marshals Service. The Police (Miscellaneous) Amendment Act, 2023 officially designates th...

Nov 08, 2023

BUH Foundation announces $100,000 Cash Lottery winner

A woman from North Battleford is the lucky winner of this year's $100,000 draw in the Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation's 29th annual cash lottery. Audrey Nesbitt picked up the grand prize w...

Nov 07, 2023

North Stars Bell, Girod headline SJHL Players of the Week

For the second time in as many weeks, a pair of Battlefords North Stars headline the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League's Players of the Week for Oct. 30-Nov. 5.Kian Bell has been named the SJHL MVP of...

Nov 07, 2023

Operation Red Nose helps keep impaired drivers off roads

If you've had a few too many while attending a holiday party in the coming weeks, why not give your keys to Operation Red Nose. As part of the initiative, Operation Red Nose volunteer members will dri...

Nov 07, 2023