Tag Archives: Community
North West College celebrates students' success with nearly $6K scholarships
North West College (NWC) celebrated the academic achievements of 70 students from its North Battleford campus on Wednesday by awarding nearly $60,000 in scholarships.This recognition transformed the c...
Nov 07, 2024
David George seeking another term on Battleford council
After serving over 20 years on Town of Battleford council, David George still has work he wants to do. "I am passionate about this," he said. During the run of the campaign season, George said as he w...
Nov 07, 2024
Missing Melville boy may be en route to the Battlefords
Police are asking the public to help find a missing 13-year-old boy. Larry Shingoose was last seen on Tuesday at a Third Avenue East home in Melville. Although he is believed to have gone to Yorkton o...
Nov 06, 2024
Moustaches, mental health and hockey
It all started in 2003 with two friends joking over a beer about how they can bring back the moustache, that turned into a worldwide movement, that's now raised nearly a billion dollars to support men...
Nov 06, 2024
Doukhobor Dugout House founder receives Coronation Medal
The legacy of the Doukhobors has been honoured after Brenda Cheveldayoff, founder of the Doukhobor Dugout House, was bestowed with one of the King Charles III Coronation Medals. "It wasn't just about ...
Nov 06, 2024
Update: Over $1 million raised during Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital radiothon
Editor's note: This story was updated at 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday to include the total amount of funds raised and comment from the JPCH Foundation.Jim Pattison Children's Hospital (JPCH) Radiothon prese...
Nov 06, 2024
BGC Battlefords gets $10K donation
BGC Battlefords now have 10,000 reasons to celebrate. The Access Communications Children's Fund (ACCF) donated the funds to the organization earlier Tuesday that will go towards materials and supplies...
Nov 05, 2024
Battleford wraps Q3 with $7.6M surge, sets stage for new council
The town of Battleford saw $7.6 million in revenue in the third quarter of 2024, ending the four-year council term on a good note.In a recent council meeting, Finance Manager Tetiana Polishchuk update...
Nov 05, 2024
Kevin Russell seeks third term as Battleford councillor
So far, the campaign for a third term on council is going well for Kevin Russell. "I've got some signs put out, I've got some social media - little bit of social media stuff - out there so, I'm...goin...
Nov 05, 2024
Typhoid exposure at Martensville pizza restaurant
Editor's note: This story was edited on Nov. 18 to make it clear that this was a typhoid 'exposure.' The public in Martensville is being encouraged to watch for any symptoms of Typhoid fever. The Sask...
Nov 05, 2024