Tag Archives: Community

Battleford council approves 2026 budget with reduced tax increase
The town of Battleford council approved the 2026 budget during the Dec. 15 regular council meeting. The ask at the end of the last budget deliberation was $110 per door. Now, that ask has been brought...
Dec 16, 2025

Local SUN Members Supporting the Community
The Saskatchewan Union of Nurses is making an impact in North Battleford and Area beyond the hospital.See the photos below.
Dec 16, 2025

Police remove 106 impaired drivers from Sask. roads during targeted enforcement week
They are statistics that display a significant problem in Saskatchewan. In a single week, police conducting traffic operations across the province as part of National Safe Driving Week and National Im...
Dec 15, 2025

Pattison Media radio host wins 2025 SCMA On-Air Personality of the Year
In the early years of his career, winning an award for being a radio personality never crossed Matt Ryan's mind. He grew up in the Prairies with a love for music; it was inevitable that he would event...
Dec 12, 2025

Sask. NDP leader questions govt. approach in Battlefords as Cockrill defends Sask. Party
Canada's trade relationship and health care were among the big talking points when representatives from the provincial NDP spent time in the Battlefords meeting with local residents and organizations....
Dec 11, 2025

Provincial Parks Offer Unique Winter Experiences
Residents and visitors can enjoy a wide range of winter activities in Saskatchewan Provincial Parks this winter."Winter in Saskatchewan is more than just a season," Parks, Culture and Sport Minister A...
Dec 11, 2025

Now for the Hard Part
The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are those of the writer's and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Pattison Media.If there is anything more satisfying than winning a...
Dec 10, 2025

Snowmobile registration fees increase to help clubs across the province
Snowmobile registration fees are rising to better support clubs facing higher operating expenses. The Saskatchewan Snowmobile Association (SSA) collects the money from each registered snowmobile, then...
Dec 09, 2025

Pack the Patrol Unit event brings donations and a happy adoption
Battlefords' fourth annual Pack the Patrol Unit event was a success for the Humane Society. On Friday, $1,500 and more than 3,000 pounds of food and supplies were donated to the shelter. Donations wer...
Dec 08, 2025

Effect of short-term antlerless elk hunt remain to be seen
The Ministry of Environment said it's too early to assess the full impact of a short-term hunting season for antlerless elk.A total of 11,546 tags were sold for the hunt that run from Nov. 20-27. The ...
Dec 06, 2025