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Walk/Ride from Delmas residential school in memory of children who did not make it home

A group of supporters took part in the Every Child Matters walk/horseback ride on Canada Day on Thursday, from the site of the former residential school in the Delmas area, travelling along-side Highw...

Jul 02, 2021

North Stars' graduates reflect on high school experience

It was a big week for three members of the Battlefords North Stars, as forwards Jake Southgate and Tanner Klimpke, and defenceman Zane Florence, celebrated their Grade 12 graduation from North Battlef...

Jul 02, 2021

Summer has arrived in Prince Albert National Park!

We know that more than ever, people are looking to spend time outdoors close to home. Prince Albert National Park provides opportunities to do so. Parks Canada continues to follow the advice and guida...

Jul 02, 2021

Saskatchewan Provincial Park and Recreation Site Fire Ban

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency has issued a ban on open fires for ALL provincial parks and recreation sites until further notice.All open fires and discharge of fireworks is strictly prohibited...

Jul 02, 2021

Fire ban in effect for many municipalities in the region

Due to the continuing hot, dry weather many municipalities in the region currently have a fire ban in effect until further notice.The RM of Meota, The Village of Meota, the Village of Cochin, and the ...

Jul 02, 2021

Twenty-one new cases of COVID-19 reported in the province

The province is reporting an additional 21 new cases and 36 recoveries from COVID-19 in Saskatchewan on July 2. This includes only eight new cases in the province's northern zones.This brings the prov...

Jul 02, 2021

Solidarity Walk/Run on Canada Day aims to remember, honour children of residential schools

A group of supporters took to the streets Thursday for the Every Child Matters Solidarity Walk/Run in the North Battleford area on Canada Day.Dustin Haaland organized the event."I wanted to do the wal...

Jul 02, 2021

Accessible features coming to more Sask. provincial parks

Saskatchewan is making its provincial parks more accessible and inclusive."Provincial parks are for people of all ages and abilities," Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Laura Ross said in a media rele...

Jul 01, 2021

Leaders in region gather as city and town sign Declaration of the Inclusive Municipalities

It was a moving event Wednesday afternoon when the two mayors of the Battlefords came together to sign the Declaration of Inclusive Municipalities. Area leaders in the region, including representative...

Jun 30, 2021

Battlefords Minor Softball looking ahead to provincials as successful season wraps

As the spring season largely wraps up with the end of the month, Battlefords Minor Softball can look back at the 2021 campaign as a success in the community.President of the Battlefords Minor Softball...

Jun 30, 2021