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BTEC set for annual Mardi Gras Magic Fundraiser

The Battlefords Trade and Education Centre (BTEC) is having its annual Mardi Gras Magic Dinner, Dance and Silent Auction, Feb. 9. Featuring catering and live music, the event will take place at the Do...

Jan 31, 2019

The Battlefords may be hit with up to a foot of snow

It's time to get your shovels ready.A winter storm will be hitting the Battlefords and area tomorrow, and Saturday, causing reduced visibility, high winds, and a lot of snow. Environment Canada is cal...

Jan 31, 2019

Father meets Broncos crash semi driver at sentencing hearing

A father who has been amongst the most vocal of parents affected by the Humboldt Broncos bus tragedy has met face-to-face with the man responsible for the devastating April 6, 2018 crash.Scott Thomas,...

Jan 31, 2019

An Olympic medalist's view on growing women’s hockey in wake of skills competition

Fiona Smith-Bell still has many fond memories of playing hockey during her time growing up in Edam and North Battleford.The 45-year-old retired Olympic medalist currently resides in Halifax. After wat...

Jan 31, 2019

Humboldt Broncos survivors' list of injuries extensive

The list is long, the injuries extensive and families of those who survived the Humboldt Broncos bus crash last spring say their lives have been changed profoundly.As families of those involved in the...

Jan 30, 2019

Vawn Snowmobile Rally puts 'fun' in fundraising

The second annual Vawn Community Hall Snowmobile Rally is taking place Feb. 23.Brandon Doom, a member of the Vawn Community Hall Association and organizer with the event, said the idea for the rally w...

Jan 30, 2019

Young Orcas make a splash in Meadow Lake

This past weekend was the perfect time for some members of the Battlefords Orcas Swim Club to get their feet wet.The club travelled to Meadow Lake for a developmental meet between Cold Lake and the ho...

Jan 30, 2019

Baseball Sask. eliminates age group term Midget

Baseball Saskatchewan made the decision to eliminate the term Midget from their grouping terminology during their January board meeting Monday night.According to @BaseballSask President Shaun Fraser, ...

Jan 29, 2019