Events

‘He’s smiling down at us’: Wes Petterson Memorial Park opens in Weldon with special ceremony

The Family members, friends, and supporters gathered in the small village of Weldon Saturday to witness the opening of Wes Petterson Memorial Park. Hundreds of people packed near the park's entrance i...

Sep 22, 2024

Shopping cart race raises fund for Safe Families Battlefords

On a bright, sunny Saturday morning in North Battleford, people gathered together in Civic Park to race for the 2024 annual second cart race hosted by the Safe Families Canada Battlefords (Safe Famili...

Sep 16, 2024

Win on the first key: A historic moment for Summer Free Ride

On a hot summer's day in the parking lot outside of the Boston Pizza, hundreds of people looked on as Pat Kirilenko slipped the first key of the day into the toolbox and turned. What happened next was...

Sep 07, 2024

Cree language program founded in Sturgeon Lake receives national literacy award

A Cree language and education program that was founded in Sturgeon Lake two decades ago has received a national award that recognizes outstanding achievements, innovative practices, and excellence in ...

Sep 06, 2024

Decoteau family members to attend Passchendaele ceremony for fallen veteran

When Michelle Decoteau was upgrading her education as an adult, she was given a book. Inside was a story about a man who achieved much in his 29 years. Canada's first Indigenous man to become a police...

Sep 04, 2024

Smash a pumpkin to raise funds for mental health

A local man hopes to raise awareness for mental health issues through this year's fundraising trade show. Damien Gagne spoke about his own battle with mental health, noting many others struggle with w...

Sep 03, 2024

BBEX finalists announced

It's official, the best the Battlefords has to offer have been announced. Finalists for the Battlefords Business Excellence Committee (BBEX) Awards have been named and will celebrate the 30th year of ...

Aug 30, 2024

Traditional pow wow returns to Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation after 40 year hiatus

For the first time in 40 years, a traditional pow wow is taking place at Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation.Over 400 dancers, representing a number of communities across the province and Alberta, are taking part...

Aug 29, 2024

Annual Powwow honours survivors and embraces the past

When people think about Powwows, they may imagine endless dancing with traditional footwork, bouncing to the beat of a thundering drum, and colourful regalia rich with culture; however, behind all the...

Aug 24, 2024

Beavers vying for back-to-back titles

It could be a case of dj vu for the North Battleford Beavers. The senior baseball team has a chance to clinch back-to-back titles in the North Sask. River Baseball League (NSRBL) against the Standard ...

Aug 19, 2024