Events

North Stars deal Loon-Stewardson to Prince George of BCHL

He may have only spent a couple of seasons in the Battlefords, but it didn't take long for Quintin Loon-Stewardson to become a fan favourite with his dazzling puck handling, laser shot, and unmatched ...

Jun 04, 2020

North Battleford to use federal funding for new water meters

Earlier this week, the federal government announced the accelerated allocation of $2.2 billion in expected infrastructure funding to Canadian cities. The funds, which are a result of the federal gas t...

Jun 04, 2020

Country Thunder cancels 2020 festival in Craven due to COVID-19 crisis

After weeks of waiting and holding out hope, organizers of Country Thunder Saskatchewan have cancelled the 2020 event.In a statement on its website, Country Thunder Music Festivals announced Tuesday i...

Jun 02, 2020

SJHL season hopeful for go-ahead this fall

It has been nearly two-and-a-half months since the hockey season was drawn to an abrupt halt, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since that time, hockey fans in the Battlefords, like so many around the pro...

Jun 01, 2020

New taxi company opens doors to business

While following COVID-19 safety precautions, NB City Cab owners and staff celebrated the business' grand opening at their new establishment in North Battleford Thursday.Located at the north end of 100...

May 28, 2020

Lloydminster to host 2022 Esso Cup

It's a big day for up and coming female hockey players in the region. Hockey Canada announced today Lloydminster will play host to the 2022 Esso Cup for Canada's U-18 Woman's Club Championship. Lloydm...

May 27, 2020

Battlefords Provincial Park included in $10.3 million Provincial Stimulus Package

The province of Saskatchewan has announced a $10.3 million Provincial Parks Stimulus Package, to be put towards renewal projects at several parks across Saskatchewan, including the Battlefords Provinc...

May 26, 2020

Battlefords Mayors react to announcement of Phase 3 target date

Thursday afternoon, the province announced June 8th as the target date for Phase 3 of the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan. Phase 3 includes the re-opening of restaurants and food services to 50 per cent cap...

May 22, 2020

Local farmers market to reopen this weekend

Produce loving residents in the Battlefords and area will have a chance to enjoy some fresh air as they pick up their garden goods this weekend, at the Battlefords & District Farmers Market.The fa...

May 22, 2020

Chamber offers guidance with back-to business toolkit

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce has distributed a back-to business toolkit to help offer guidance for local establishments as a number of businesses around the community return to daily operations...

May 21, 2020