Events

Young girl recognized for helping save her grandmother

Turtleford recently honoured a very poised youngster for her role in saving her grandmother's life.Meaka Star, an 11-year-old from the area, was recognized as a Stroke Hero as part of Paramedic Servic...

May 30, 2022

North Stars spring camp sees fast pace, strong turnout

Fast and physical was the name of the game at Battlefords North Stars spring camp over the weekend. Prospects and team hopefuls from the U15 to U18 ranks came together vying for list positions, main c...

May 30, 2022

Radar search for graves to start at Battleford Industrial School

Preparations began Friday for radar searches for unmarked children's graves at the former Battleford Industrial School site. Last year ground searches were done at the site of the St. Henri Residentia...

May 28, 2022

Chamber Golf Challenge 'a hit' in community

Just under 140 golfers from the business community took to the greens at North Battleford Golf and Country Club Friday, for the eighth annual Chamber Business Golf Challenge. Registration and kickoff ...

May 27, 2022

Local athlete, Ryan Taylor makes mark at track districts

If the hockey rink is his second home for the winter months, the track and field pitch may just be local athlete, Ryan Taylor's summer vacation spot. Following a standout hockey season, patrolling the...

May 26, 2022

Track districts kick off in North Battleford

Off like a shot, Day 1 of Battle West Track and Field Districts took place at Centennial Park on Wednesday in North Battleford. Featuring close to 500 athletes from Grades 7-12 from Leoville to Lusela...

May 26, 2022

Beavers take senior ball opener in Wilkie

Coming off a long winter, and postponed opening game just prior to the weekend, it was safe to say the North Battleford Beavers senior baseball team was 'chomping at the bit' to get the 2022 season st...

May 25, 2022

Penrod reflects on WHL Draft, realizing a dream

It has been quite a summer already for Saskatoon's Tyce Penrod. Coming off a standout season with the Saskatoon Stallions of the U15 Sask AA League, Penrod announced his commitment to the Battlefords ...

May 25, 2022

Wilkie group asking for designs for town's new grasshopper sculpture

Just like Vegreville, Alta. has its huge pysanka, a Ukrainian-style Easter egg, or Glendon is known for its giant perogy on a fork, Wilkie wants to stand out from the crowd with its plans to erect a m...

May 24, 2022

North Stars set for spring camp this weekend

For the first time in three years, the Battlefords North Stars will get the chance to see the next wave of team hopefuls compete at their spring camp taking place this weekend. From May 27-29 at Saska...

May 24, 2022