Education

Midwest Food Resources community garden project flourishing

The third project for the Midwest Food Resources (MFR) community garden is coming in nicely since it was started last year. Executive director, Vesna Fa, said the weather has been ideal this summer, w...

Jul 22, 2022

Lunch and Learn talk focuses on LGBT issues

Youth were able to learn little about LGBT issues in a positive space at this Week's Lunch and Learn event. The event is part of the Battlefords Family Health Centre's series of various talks for youn...

Jul 21, 2022

Pride Week starts with flag raising at city hall

Pride Week festivities kicked off in the Battlefords this week with a flag-raising ceremony at city hall on Monday.The City of North Battleford officially proclaimed this as Pride Week.Deputy Mayor Bi...

Jul 18, 2022

JP II classroom library receiving grant funding

A significant contribution is coming to one of the classrooms at John Paul II Collegiate.Grade 8-9 teacher Kori Taylor was excited to learn recently that she, her students and the school are receiving...

Jul 12, 2022

North Battleford Fire receiving new truck soon

The City of North Battleford and its Fire Department are expecting to receive a new pumper truck this fall.Council authorized the purchase of the vehicle for almost $760,000 back in August of last yea...

Jul 11, 2022

Annual 'Ride for a Vet' charity event brings out supporters

Bikers from across the North West region came out to ride and donate for the cause during the annual "Ride for a Vet" rally Saturday. The event kicked off with a breakfast hosted by the Royal Canadian...

Jul 09, 2022

Saxophone duo and pianist Knutson to play NB concert

Those interested in hearing some live music in the Battlefords this Sunday will be in for a treat.Saxophone duo Chinley Hinacay and Matthew Robinson, who make up the Prairie Saxophone Initiative, will...

Jul 06, 2022

Nearly 200 graduate from North West College

The Class of 2022 was celebrated last month at North West College (NWC).Two convocation ceremonies were held for the Battlefords and Meadow Lake campuses, the first in-person graduation events the pos...

Jul 04, 2022

Saskatchewan school division fires employee after $5K taken

A now-former employee of Saskatchewan's Living Sky School Division was fired after taking more than $5,000 from the division during the third quarter of the 2021-22 fiscal year.In a media release Mond...

Jul 04, 2022

Living Sky School Division focuses on Reconciliation efforts

Living Sky School Division (LSKYSD) is continuing with its focus to promote reconciliation efforts. Living Sky's Indigenous Advocate Kimberly Night is working with the division and its Indigenous stud...

Jul 03, 2022