Education

Champions of Mental Health Committee creates new scholarships for psychiatric nursing students

The Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of Saskatchewan - Battlefords Branch (RPNAS) is creating two scholarships to be awarded annually. Two North West College students studying to become a reg...

Nov 14, 2022

‘Excited to see it continue’: The story of a graduate’s experience in Sturgeon Lake Health Center

In what's being called another step on the journey to reconciliation with First Nations peoples, a graduate from Saskatchewan Polytechnic is sharing her experience of working in a First Nations health...

Oct 26, 2022

Book on Delmas residential school fire to be released next month

A new book, called "Ashes and Embers: Stories of the Delmas Indian Residential School" is set to be launched at a special reception in North Battleford.Written by Poundmaker Cree Nation author and edu...

Oct 24, 2022

Students perform $84,000 in free dental work for northern residents

Saskatchewan Polytechnic and University of Regina students helped bring smiles to the faces of people in La Loche, Clearwater River Dene Nation and Buffalo Narrows last week. During the Northern Healt...

Oct 17, 2022

NBCHS 2022 reunion event committee announces over $5,000 in new scholarship

North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) students who show a lot of school spirit will have an opportunity to be considered for a new award. The organizing committee for the NBCHS 2022 reuni...

Oct 17, 2022

'Welcome Home' barbecue gathering planned for Krista Fox after cross-country walk

Local advocate for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) Krista Fox is being welcomed home at a special gathering in North Battleford. Organized by Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs Inc. (BATC),...

Oct 07, 2022

Midwest Food Resources wraps up community gardens harvest

Midwest Food Resources community gardens in North Battleford are winding down for the season after wrapping up their harvest. The project includes three gardens: the first is used by participating loc...

Oct 06, 2022

Fred Light Museum honoured with new award

The Fred Light Museum in Battleford was recently recognized in an awards competition from an international organization. The museum that officially opened in 1980 was honoured with the award for the H...

Oct 04, 2022

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation recognized in the Battlefords

It was a time for coming together during the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in the Battlefords Friday.The day started with flag-raising ceremonies at Town Hall in Battleford and City Hall i...

Sep 30, 2022

North Battleford high schools recognize Orange Shirt Day

Staff and students at the North Battleford high schools took part in a number of events and activities recognizing Orange Shirt Day, Thursday.Orange Shirt Day serves as a day of remembrance for the vi...

Sep 29, 2022