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Vikings' standouts ready for national stage with Team Saskatchewan

A pair of Battlefords' locals are gearing up to take to the national stage this summer in Toronto, on the hardwood with Team Saskatchewan. North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) Vikings' s...

Apr 24, 2024

Spiritwood RCMP searching for missing woman

UPDATE: The missing woman has been found safe.Spiritwood RCMP have turned to the public for help in locating a 26-year-old woman. The woman was last seen on Tuesday afternoon at around 1 p.m. on the B...

Apr 24, 2024

North Stars reflect on one-year anniversary of 2023 championship

One year ago today, the Battlefords North Stars capped off their winningest season in franchise history, with their fourth Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) championship in franchise history.Se...

Apr 22, 2024

Kinsmen Rodeo ready to kick off in North Battleford

Put on your cowboy boots and 10-gallon hat. The rodeo is back in the Battlefords.The 52nd annual North Battleford Kinsmen Indoor Rodeo will run this Friday and Saturday with performances starting at 7...

Apr 22, 2024

Sweetgrass archer takes gold at Junior Olympic Program Championships

Sweetgrass First Nation's Lyrik Albert is coming off a third straight gold medal performance at the Saskatchewan Junior Olympic Program (JOP) Championships in Prince Albert. Marking Albert's third gol...

Apr 22, 2024

North Stars' 20-year-olds reflect on junior hockey experience: Part 2

With the conclusion of their 2023-24 season, the Battlefords North Stars say goodbye to another class of 20-year-old players, who will graduate from the junior hockey ranks and move on to the next cha...

Apr 19, 2024

Arts mentorship program receives $700K boost

A program that brings music education to remote and underserved communities in Saskatchewan, is receiving a big financial boost. The Community Arts Mentorship Program (CAMP) has been named the first r...

Apr 18, 2024

North Stars' 20-year-olds reflect on junior hockey experience: Part 1

With the conclusion of their 2023-24 season, the Battlefords North Stars say goodbye to another class of 20-year-old players, who will graduate from the junior hockey ranks and move on to the next cha...

Apr 18, 2024

Wayne Hellquist reflects on induction to Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame

There are few names across Saskatchewan as synonymous with the sport of volleyball as Wayne Hellquist. A longtime president of the Saskatchewan Volleyball Association, who also served as Volleyball Re...

Apr 17, 2024

Guitars and Cars Show 'n Shine to include live music

Music and classic automobile lovers will be in for a treat at this upcoming show coming to the Battlefords. Guitars and Cars Show 'n Shine will take place at the Dekker Centre Parking Lot on Sunday, J...

Apr 15, 2024