Events

‘The right balance’: NDP promotes proof of vaccinations for Rider games

Showing proof of vaccination to attend a Saskatchewan Roughriders game this season would be a small step that would protect the health-care system and those unable to get inoculated against COVID-19, ...

Jul 01, 2021

Leaders in region gather as city and town sign Declaration of the Inclusive Municipalities

It was a moving event Wednesday afternoon when the two mayors of the Battlefords came together to sign the Declaration of Inclusive Municipalities. Area leaders in the region, including representative...

Jun 30, 2021

Battlefords Minor Softball looking ahead to provincials as successful season wraps

As the spring season largely wraps up with the end of the month, Battlefords Minor Softball can look back at the 2021 campaign as a success in the community.President of the Battlefords Minor Softball...

Jun 30, 2021

Indigenous leaders reflect on past, present

The painful history of Residential Schools in Canada is ever-so present for the indigenous community, while there's hope that the stories of the past month can finally create change.During the Pipe Ce...

Jun 29, 2021

North Stars AGM features reflection on lost season, renewed optimism for 2021-22

The Battlefords North Stars held their Annual General Meeting (AGM) Monday evening, to discuss the team's outlook both financially and otherwise moving forward, following an unprecedented 2020-21 seas...

Jun 29, 2021

Prayer ceremony given for lost children of Delmas residential school

Indigenous families shared an afternoon of prayer and solidarity Monday afternoon at Delmas, honouring the lives of those who lived and died in the time of residential schools.Nearly 150 people attend...

Jun 28, 2021

Battlefords Humane Society launching capital campaign fundraiser for new facility build

The Battlefords Humane Society plans to start a fundraising drive to benefit its new proposed facility to replace the current shelter and is asking for the community's support.The new facility will be...

Jun 28, 2021

Meadow Lake’s Gorst wins Poundmaker dash in CPCA return

The first week of the Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association competition wrapped up Sunday in Poundmaker Cree Nation and based on the results, the return to the sport will have a very competitiv...

Jun 28, 2021

CPCA welcomes back fans in 2021 debut

Chuckwagon racing is back after a year-long hiatus.The Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association 2021 season is underway, with its first tour stop in Poundmaker Cree Nation. It's also the first wel...

Jun 25, 2021

Pickleball season underway in the Battlefords

After nearly a full seven months away from the game, the Battlefords Pickleball Club is back in action at the NationsWEST Field House this summer.With Provincial restrictions opening to allow for indo...

Jun 25, 2021