Events

'It’s a great culmination': North Battleford Cadets squadron marks 84 years

About 30 Air Cadets in North Battleford were recognized during a special ceremony for leadership, service and aviation skills. The event was part of the 43 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron's Annual C...

Jun 30, 2025

Canada Day fun rolls in for North Battleford, Meadow Lake

Families in the Northwest can get ready for a full day of free fun as North Battleford and Meadow Lake gear up to celebrate Canada Day on July 1. In North Battleford, the fun kicks off at the Innovati...

Jun 29, 2025

'They are family': Sakewew High School honours resilient Class of 2025

The principal of Sakewew High School says this year's graduates have shown remarkable perseverance, strength and connection to culture - and their families, teachers and community couldn't be prouder....

Jun 28, 2025

New tipi village in Meadow Lake Provincial Park offers glamping rooted in Indigenous tradition

A new tipi village in Meadow Lake Provincial Park is aiming to draw tourists, create jobs and reconnect a community with its traditional territory.Waterhen Lake First Nation officially opened the Tipi...

Jun 27, 2025

Two-Spirit Forum event raises awareness and acceptance in North Battleford

Speaking to an audience made up of the Battlefords Pride community and local dignitaries, Jack Saddleback shared a story about how he came to accept himself. He was part of a drag king troupe in Calga...

Jun 27, 2025

Feeding their community earns national medals for Battlefords volunteers

Five longtime volunteers with the Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre have been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal - a national honour recognizing their dedication to helping othe...

Jun 25, 2025

SIGA releases financial results, record-breaking profits for the gaming operator in 2024-25.

The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) is reporting record-breaking profits for the third year in a row, achieving $378 million in gross revenue and a final distribution of income of $146 mil...

Jun 24, 2025

'An unsung hero': Battleford ball diamond renamed O'Driscoll Field in honour of beloved umpire

On the first day of summer in Battleford, the community gathered at the Flats Ball Diamond 2 - now carrying a new name.For the first time, players and families took to O'Driscoll Field on Friday, rena...

Jun 21, 2025

Pancakes, burgers and the first day of summer: The Battlefords celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day

With National Indigenous Peoples Day (NIPD) tomorrow, the Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre's (BRT6HC) kicked off the weekend in a big way with their Annual National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebrati...

Jun 20, 2025

‘Tornado outbreak’: Environment Canada looking into eight ‘likely’ tornadoes in Sask.

Thursday ended with a twist in Saskatchewan, with Environment Canada investigating eight "likely tornadoes" in the province.On Friday morning, meteorologist Eric Dykes said the tornadoes are not confi...

Jun 20, 2025