Events

Operation Laparoscopy is a 'Mission Possible'

Battlefords, gear up. The countdown to your "Mission Possible": Operation Laparoscopy is on. For 12 hours starting at 6 a.m., the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation is hoping to raise $530,000 for ...

13h ago

History of psychiatry in Saskatchewan part of Mental Health Week talks

The history of psychiatry in Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford was the focus of a talk this week by Canadian historian Erika Dyck..Dyck, with the University of Saskatchewan, ...

13h ago

Province announces funding for more psychiatric nursing spots at North West College

It was an exciting day at North West College's Battlefords campus Thursday as new training spots were announced by the province for the college's Registered Psychiatric Nursing (RPN) program, beginnin...

15h ago

Biggar's Randy Weekes among first to receive the King Charles III Coronation Medal

A new honour is now being bestowed to Canadians who contribute to their community and a man from Biggar was one of the first to receive it.The King Charles III Coronation Medal bears the likeness of t...

18h ago

'A refreshing day': Smiles made in North Battleford on McHappy Day

Sitting quietly at a table with her mom and munching away on fries and playing with a ballon, four-year-old Jade Rafuse knows what it means to be a McHappy kid. Surrounded by laughter, red and gold st...

May 08, 2024

Miss Indigenous Canada Pageant contestant Khoniss Wuttunee says 'life promotion' part of her philosophy

A young woman from Red Pheasant Cree Nation is among the contestants in the upcoming Miss Indigenous Canada Pageant.Khoniss Wuttunee, 25, said she is thrilled about taking part in the event."It was re...

May 08, 2024

Strawberry tea sweet way to bring in Mother's Day

This Mother's Day, celebrate with a sweet twist. The third annual Old Fashioned Tea Party at the Fred Light Museum will take place on May 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. and all manner of delectable eats will be ...

May 07, 2024

18U Beavers take eight straight to open season

From the opening crack of the bat this baseball season, the 18U North Battleford Beavers have been off and running, having won eight straight games to open their spring 2024 schedule.The Beavers have ...

May 07, 2024

Vikings trio reflect on Hilltops camp, joining national champs

Three members of the North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) Vikings will make the jump to the post-secondary football ranks this fall, with the defending national champion, Saskatoon Hillt...

May 06, 2024

Lloydminster singer-songwriter Parke heading to finals in competition

Singer-songwriter Caroline Parke, from the Lloydminster area, has seen a lot of success in her efforts to claim votes in the International Singer-Songwriters Association (ISSA) awards show coming up i...

May 06, 2024