Events

Krista Fox meets PM Justin Trudeau on MMIW Walk

North Battleford advocate Krista Fox met Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Ottawa on Monday during her Cross-Canada Walk to raise awareness of the issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW)....

Aug 30, 2022

North Stars 'happy to be back' as team wraps main camp

The Battlefords North Stars wrapped up their main camp over the weekend, and while the competition was fierce, there were also a lot of smiling faces, of players happy to return to the ice. Among them...

Aug 29, 2022

37th Demo Derby 'a hit' for Battlefords Ag. Society

There may have been an early wrap to the event due to stormy conditions, but even a little rain couldn't put a damper on a successful 37th Demo Derby for the Battlefords Ag. Society.This year's derby ...

Aug 29, 2022

Art show at Chapel Gallery has Western theme

Five area artists are showing their work at the Chapel Gallery now in a beautiful exhibition called Our Western World.The event features a variety of pieces from Rosemarie Stadnyk, Lorraine Voegeli, a...

Aug 29, 2022

College student wins Summer Free Ride

Grant McKee is starting the fall semester on quite a high note in a brand-new car.The University of Regina student was traveling south and decided to stop in the Battlefords on his way. Attending the ...

Aug 29, 2022

Artemis space mission to moon 'a stepping-stone' to Mars and beyond

The last time humans went to the moon, it was a destination.But when NASA's Artemis 1 mission launches Monday, the moon will be more of a way station."It's really to learn how we can go further," said...

Aug 28, 2022

Food Truck Festival and Trade Show kicks off in Battleford

The Battleford Food Truck Festival and Trade Show officially kicked off Friday at the Battleford Arena. The event runs for three days, wrapping up on Sunday.Food trucks were lined up outside the facil...

Aug 26, 2022

Community Spirit Group looking for vendors for Fall Festival

The streets of Battleford will be busy next month when the Fall Festival and Street Fair is back in full swing again.Hosted by the Battleford Community Spirit Group, the annual event will run Saturday...

Aug 25, 2022

Parents, volunteers show support for École Père Mercure's new playground project

Kids at cole Pre Mercure (EPM), North Battleford's francophone school, will soon have a brand new playground, thanks to help from a lot of volunteers and community donations.On Thursday about 10 paren...

Aug 25, 2022

McLurg's Mamer wins gold at Summer Games, Huskies bound

This month, Isaiah Mamer accomplished one dream while starting on another.The standout outside hitter from Wilkie played a key role in Team Saskatchewan winning gold at the Canad Summer Games in Niaga...

Aug 25, 2022