Community

Boys and Girls Club announce scavenger hunt fundraiser

The Boys and Girls Club of the Battlefords are hoping to get families across the region to explore the community with a new fundraiser this July. Due to the cancellation of the annual Race for Kids ev...

Jun 06, 2020

North Stars bolster pipeline with eight selections in Bantam Draft

It was a successful day at the draft table for the Battlefords North Stars Friday.The Stars made eight selections at the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) Annual Bantam Draft, including seven f...

Jun 05, 2020

Local daycares prepare for phase three of Re-Open Plan Monday

Phase three of the Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan takes effect Monday, and among the key changes will be the capacity limits on daycares. Over the last two months, daycare centres have been limited to just...

Jun 05, 2020

Live Fit Break for National Health and Fitness Day

Join our Facebook Live Fit Break tomorrow at 12:00 pm EST. in honour of National Health and Fitness Day. Leave a comment on the live video of where in Canada you're watching from for your chance to wi...

Jun 05, 2020

June is National Indigenous History Month!

This month is an opportunity to honour the heritage and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Mtis peoples. Learn more about the cultures, history, and diversity of Indigenous peoples living in Ca...

Jun 05, 2020

Garage sales not allowed in Battlefords during COVID-19 pandemic

Local mayors want to remind area residents garage sales are not allowed due to the province's COVID-19 restrictions.As the province announced, garage sales are not permitted at this time and will be r...

Jun 05, 2020

Checkpoints eased and liquor stores open as COVID-19 cases decline in La Loche

The northern village of La Loche has reopened its liquor stores today after facilities were closed on May 8 to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Liquor store staff member Darrell Laprise told meadowlake...

Jun 04, 2020

Hockey Canada lifts ban on activities, allowing member organizations to decide on return

Hockey Canada has lifted its ban on sanctioned activities and is allowing the country's 13 member organizations to individually determine when it's safe to return to action.The move is a first step to...

Jun 04, 2020

Moe, Shahab issue warnings about potential spread of COVID-19 at rallies

Saskatchewan's premier and chief medical health officer are repeating warnings that people who attend large rallies are at a heightened risk of contracting COVID-19.In a media release, Dr. Saqib Shaha...

Jun 04, 2020

North Stars deal Loon-Stewardson to Prince George of BCHL

He may have only spent a couple of seasons in the Battlefords, but it didn't take long for Quintin Loon-Stewardson to become a fan favourite with his dazzling puck handling, laser shot, and unmatched ...

Jun 04, 2020