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Retired astronaut Col. Chris Hadfield inspires Battlefords youth to follow their dreams

It was a thrilling afternoon for many youth Friday when retired astronaut Col. Chris Hadfield touched down in North Battleford as part of the Rotary Club of the Battlefords 100th anniversary celebrati...

Oct 22, 2021

North Stars travel to Melville for first road swing of season

Coming off back-to-back victories over Melfort and La Ronge respectively, the Battlefords North Stars will return to play Friday in Melville versus the Millionaires, in search of their third-straight ...

Oct 22, 2021

NBCHS Vikings ready for playoffs Friday

The North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) senior football team are all set to make their playoff debut Friday in Saskatoon. At 3-2, the Vikings finished the regular football season as the...

Lisa Brady Oct 21, 2021

Youthful NorthWest Stars ready for big test ahead this weekend

The U18 NorthWest Stars entered the season with a young roster, looking to make a name for themselves in the Saskatchewan AA Hockey League.And while the season is still young - with the Stars currentl...

Oct 21, 2021

2021 Hazee Art Award winners announced at Chapel Gallery ceremony

It was an exciting evening for a number of talented youth who took part in the Hazee Art Awards for Young Artists competition this year. Five winners were announced at the Hazee awards ceremony at the...

Oct 21, 2021

Saskatchewan Library Week held October 17-23

Saskatchewan Library Week (SLW) is a province-wide, annual event, which promotes the wonderful resources and services that libraries have to offer. Saskatchewan Library Week is celebrated throughout t...

Oct 20, 2021

Local talents Buziak, McNinch reflect on selection to Team Sask U18 program

When Team Saskatchewan announced their U18 Female Hockey roster this week, for Western Regionals, there were a couple of names that stood out in particular to hockey fans in the Battlefords community....

Oct 20, 2021

Moosomin First Nation welcomes new mobile meat processing unit

A Battlefords area First Nation now has increased access to fresh wild game and meats by providing a new mobile meat processing unit for the community to use.Moosomin First Nation Chief Brad Swiftwolf...

Oct 20, 2021

First Shift program kicks off in the Battlefords

The Battlefords Minor Hockey Association (BMHA) held their welcome evening to kick off another year of the First Shift Program in the community, Tuesday night at the Alex Dillabough Centre in Battlefo...

Oct 20, 2021

STICK IT TO COVID: Expanding Booster Dose Eligibility

Starting October 25, the COVID-19 vaccination booster program will be expanded. COVID-19 boosters will be administered at least six months after the second dose was received for the following groups:I...

Oct 20, 2021