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BBEX Awards returns to in-person this November

Nomination season for the 2022 Battlefords Business Excellence (BBEX) Awards is here.The 28th edition of the annual event is set for Nov. 9 at the Dekker Centre, which will see the awards return to a ...

Jun 25, 2022

Launch held for Battlefords addictions clinic, harm reduction van

Significant upgrades in addiction services were unveiled in the Battlefords this week.Many dignitaries were present for the grand opening of the Rapid Access to Addictions Medicine (RAAM) clinic in No...

Jun 25, 2022

North Stars join Canadian Tire in support of Jumpstart fundraiser

Members of the Battlefords North Stars will be back out in the community this weekend, with street hockey sticks in-hand. The team has partnered with Canadian Tire who are hosting their Jumpstart fund...

Jun 24, 2022

Orcas Swim Club wrap season in Moose Jaw

The Battlefords Orcas Swim Club wrapped their 2021-22 competitive swimming season in Moose Jaw, at the 54th annual Mike Mintenko Summerfest. Four swimmers from the local club competed at the year-end ...

Jun 24, 2022

North West College launching new Liberal Arts program

North West College (NWC) will have new programming for students this fall.The Liberal Arts one-year Certificate program and two-year Diploma program are set to start in September at the Meadow Lake an...

Jun 24, 2022

One Hundred High School Graduates Receive Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship Industry Scholarships

The Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) have announced that Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship (SYA) Industry Scholarships are being awarded to 100 high school gradua...

Jun 24, 2022

Saskatoon Folkfest - Culture Unites

Saskatoon Folkfest is pleased to announce that Culture Unites will be held on August 18, 19 & 20. After two virtual years, Saskatoon Folkfest is gearing up for an in-person festival!Culture Unites...

Jun 24, 2022

North Battleford man charged with killing mother

A 45-year-old man from North Battleford is facing a charge of second degree murder in connection to an incident that happened in the city earlier this week.Walter Geering is scheduled to appear this m...

Jun 24, 2022

Friedrich readies for competitive golf season

North Battleford's Colby Friedrich is getting set to tee off on the competitive golf season.Playing his first tournament July 1-3 at the Reliance Gregg's Central Saskatchewan Amateur Golf Tournament i...

Jun 23, 2022

Friendship Centre continues Indigenous People's Day celebrations

The celebration of National Indigenous People's Day in the Battlefords continued into Wednesday.Thanks to the weather holding out, the Battleford's Indian Metis Friendship Centre put on their annual c...

Jun 23, 2022