Events

'We're here to help': Memorial sled dog race raises mental health awareness

The Meadow Lake Sled Dog Club will host a memorial race for mental health on Jan. 4 and 5 at Makwa Sahgaihecan First Nation in honour of Jocelyn Weeseekase who took her own life in 2021."All of a sudd...

Jan 02, 2025

Top 10 provincial stories of 2024

This year was one with many triumphs and challenges, one in which concerns were heard via voting and protest. Saskatchewan residents also brought local talents and accomplishments to the national and ...

Dec 31, 2024

N. Battleford Scouts and Venturers set to take over Queensland for Jamboree

Four local North Battleford teens are about to trade in their signature expression "Eh" for "G'Day." On New Year's Day, when the rest of the world is busy ringing in 2025, Zakir Daredia, Julianne Robb...

Dec 27, 2024

Ring in the New Year at the Agrivilla Dec. 31

As the first day of winter settles in, the world looks to the start of a new year. With the proverbial ball is set to drop, a party awaits at the Battlefords Agricultural Society, lest old acquaintanc...

Dec 24, 2024

Track Santa's flight around the world

Santa has checked his list twice and knows who has been naughty and nice.Now, he's travelling around the world delivering gifts for children. The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) has b...

Dec 24, 2024

'It's a beacon of hope that someone cares': Battlefords food bank provides hampers to over 1,000 people in need

The Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre (BDFRC) distributed hundreds of Christmas food hampers on Monday to address food insecurity in the community during the festive season.With each hampe...

Dec 24, 2024

Santa makes special stop at Jim Pattison Children's Hospital

Santa is making sure everyone is in the holiday spirit this Christmas, especially those away from home.On Thursday, he visited the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital (JPCH) as part of the JPCH Foundatio...

Dec 20, 2024

Empty Stocking Fund to give toys to over 560 kids in Battlefords

Workers and volunteers at Battlefords District Food & Resource Centre (BDFRC) are sharing some holiday warmth this holiday season with their Empty Stocking Fund's hampers.This year, they are set t...

Dec 19, 2024

'It's really fun': Battlefords students become Santa's elves to help food bank

Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre (BDFRC) provided local kids the opportunity to be 'Santa's elves' for an afternoon.A group of Grade 6 students from Battleford Central School embraced the...

Dec 18, 2024

Battleford council inaugurated; focus on 2025 budget

The Town of Battleford held its inauguration on Monday night for the acclaimed mayor and newly elected council, marking the start of the next four years.The ceremony began with Mayor Ames Leslie swear...

Dec 17, 2024