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Battlefords farmers' market growers reporting promising year

Surrounded by the vibrant hues of freshly-picked tomatoes, zucchini and beans, many farmers' market producers say it was a pretty good year for growing fruits and vegetables in the Battlefords. Lydia ...

Sep 04, 2022

Battlefords AAA Stars announce roster for 2022-23

After getting a taste of the playoffs last year, the Battlefords AAA Stars are determined to return to the dance this season. The Stars are coming off their first playoff appearance as an organization...

Sep 02, 2022

Stars take pre-season sweep of Bonnyville with 5-3 win

The Battlefords North Stars took home a 5-3 victory over the Bonnyville Pontiacs Thursday night, to extend their record to a perfect 2-0 to open the pre-season. Just a night after six different Stars ...

Sep 01, 2022

Crusaders relishing return of football season

The start of the football season sits just around the corner for the John Paul II Collegiate (JPII) Crusaders. The team is now in its second week of practices in preparation for the fall season, in le...

Sep 01, 2022

Battlefords Co-op Aquatic Centre temporarily closed for maintenance

Those hoping to use the pool in North Battleford will have to wait a little longer while maintenance is underway.The city announced the InnovationPlex Battlefords Co-op Aquatic Centre is temporarily c...

Sep 01, 2022

North Stars head to Bonnyville for pre-season showdown

The Battlefords North Stars will return to action Thursday, for the second of the team's back-to-backs with the Bonnyville Pontiacs to open the pre-season.Coming off a 7-1 win over the Pontiacs in the...

Sep 01, 2022

It's back to school for kids in the Battlefords

Youth in the Battlefords marked Sept. 1 as the day they're heading back to class for a new school year.Bready School Principal Rhonda Simon said it's a busy time in the year at the Kindergarten to Gra...

Sep 01, 2022

Stars score early, often in 7-1 win at Flying Dust

The Battlefords North Stars wasted no time putting on a show for the fans in attendance at Flying Dust First Nation, Wednesday. Playing their pre-season opener in a neutral-site game against Alberta's...

Aug 31, 2022

Humane Society making progress with new shelter and boarding facility

The Battlefords Humane Society is making progress with its plans to build a new animal shelter and a pet boarding facility, a total $2-million value project.The site is being constructed off Highway 4...

Aug 31, 2022

North Stars kick off pre-season at Flying Dust First Nation

The Battlefords North Stars will kick off their pre-season schedule Wednesday night at Flying Dust First Nation for a neutral site game versus the Bonnyville Pontiacs. The first of six games on the te...

Aug 31, 2022