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Krista Fox meets PM Justin Trudeau on MMIW Walk

North Battleford advocate Krista Fox met Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Ottawa on Monday during her Cross-Canada Walk to raise awareness of the issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW)....

Aug 30, 2022

North Stars 'happy to be back' as team wraps main camp

The Battlefords North Stars wrapped up their main camp over the weekend, and while the competition was fierce, there were also a lot of smiling faces, of players happy to return to the ice. Among them...

Aug 29, 2022

37th Demo Derby 'a hit' for Battlefords Ag. Society

There may have been an early wrap to the event due to stormy conditions, but even a little rain couldn't put a damper on a successful 37th Demo Derby for the Battlefords Ag. Society.This year's derby ...

Aug 29, 2022

BUHF $100,000 Cash Lottery fundraiser now underway

Battlefords area residents still have a chance to get in on the Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation's 28th Annual $100,000 Cash Lottery. The first deadline will be the Early Bird Deadline on S...

Aug 29, 2022

Former Saskatoon Blades goalie steps up for Ukraine

Michael Garnett spent 10 years in Russia playing hockey in the KHL.Now he's spending his days helping Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion.Garnett, who's from Saskatoon, played for the WHL's Saskat...

Aug 28, 2022

Sask. couple driving – and floating – through summer in Amphicar

Churchbridge's Stan Brenner has a sweet ride.He and his wife Karla Sastaunik own one of the very few Amphicars still in existence. It drives on land and in the water.Just 3,878 of the cars were made, ...

Aug 27, 2022

'Sort of who I am': Cree youth hopes to inspire others with science videos

A single eagle feather sits on the kitchen table in Simon Monteith's home. Next to it is an array of household products including hydrogen peroxide, dish soap, food colouring and a baking dish. The sc...

Aug 27, 2022

Food Truck Festival and Trade Show kicks off in Battleford

The Battleford Food Truck Festival and Trade Show officially kicked off Friday at the Battleford Arena. The event runs for three days, wrapping up on Sunday.Food trucks were lined up outside the facil...

Aug 26, 2022

Community Spirit Group looking for vendors for Fall Festival

The streets of Battleford will be busy next month when the Fall Festival and Street Fair is back in full swing again.Hosted by the Battleford Community Spirit Group, the annual event will run Saturday...

Aug 25, 2022

Parents, volunteers show support for École Père Mercure's new playground project

Kids at cole Pre Mercure (EPM), North Battleford's francophone school, will soon have a brand new playground, thanks to help from a lot of volunteers and community donations.On Thursday about 10 paren...

Aug 25, 2022