Community

Buffalo River Dene Nation re-issues state of emergency

Buffalo River Den Nation has re-issued a State of Emergency in response to an escalating problem of gang violence and drugs on the First Nation, and is looking for support to deal with the problem. Du...

Oct 05, 2022

Homeless shelter planning Thanksgiving meal

The Battlefords area homeless and those in need won't go hungry this Thanksgiving. The emergency shelter, called Miwasin Kikinaw: Our Home is Good, operated by Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs Inc. (B...

Oct 05, 2022

Food Bank in need of donations

The local food bank is in need of donations. Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre (BDFRC) executive director Erin Katerynych said any contributions of non-perishable food items would be great...

Oct 05, 2022

Will Riders Wallow into Playoffs?

"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."It almost seems heretical for a Rider fan to want...

Oct 05, 2022

North Stars track down eighth straight win in La Ronge

The Battlefords North Stars extended their season-opening winning streak to eight-straight games Tuesday, with a 6-3 victory over the Ice Wolves in La Ronge. Veteran forward, Steven Kesslering led the...

Oct 05, 2022

North Battleford's InnovationPlex 10-year anniversary celebration a success

The North Battleford InnovationPlex (formerly the CUplex) recreation and cultural centre celebrated its 10-year anniversary on the weekend, which attracted plenty of celebrants. The anniversary celebr...

Oct 04, 2022

larongeNOW among Tri-Community Awards nominees

larongeNOW is one of several local businesses, organizations or individuals to be nominated for the La Ronge and District Chamber of Commerce Tri-Community Awards. larongeNOW was nominated in the serv...

Oct 04, 2022

North Stars travel to La Ronge on hunt for eighth straight

The surging Battlefords North Stars return to action Tuesday night in La Ronge, in search of their eighth straight win to open the season. At 7-0 to start the year, the Stars are coming off a thrillin...

Oct 04, 2022

Fred Light Museum honoured with new award

The Fred Light Museum in Battleford was recently recognized in an awards competition from an international organization. The museum that officially opened in 1980 was honoured with the award for the H...

Oct 04, 2022

Our Lady of the Snows Teepee Shrine unveiled at The Ridge

A special inauguration ceremony was held at The Ridge Friday for a new teepee shrine, called Our Lady of the Snows. The shrine is located in the cemetery for the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate ...

Oct 03, 2022