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North Battleford man taking home Extra prize

A North Battleford man is $100,000 richer after checking his Western Max.Kim Neufeldt was shocked when he checked the Extra draw of his Aug. 10 Extra draw to see he won."I scanned my ticket on the Lot...

Aug 26, 2021

Wilkie group home positive step for residents, community

Prairie Branches Enterprises held a grand opening Wednesday of Wilkie's new group home, with several dignitaries in attendance. Five full-time residents will live there, all of whom have intellectual ...

Aug 26, 2021

AAA Stars signal triumphant return to hockey with OT win in preseason opener

With the clock winding down in three-on-three overtime, Battlefords hometown product Nate Monchuk picked up a pass from teammate Kobie Anderson, and raced up the ice towards the opposition goal.Barrel...

Aug 26, 2021

Saulteaux First Nation enjoys Powwow celebration, first in almost 20 years

Saulteaux First Nation is coming together for its three-day Treaty Day and Powwow celebrations that continue through to Aug. 26. This is the first powwow for the community in almost 20 years.Chief Ken...

Aug 25, 2021

50 years ago: former Jr. Beavers look back on hosting 1971 National Championship

It may be 50 years since the 1971 North Battleford Junior Beavers hosted the Canadian Junior Baseball Championship in the community, but for those who were on the team, it still feels much more like y...

Aug 25, 2021

Grand opening highlights new group home in Wilkie

The Town of Wilkie, along with community members, dignitaries and group home residents, celebrated the grand opening of a new group home on Wednesday.Managed by Prairie Branches, the new group home is...

Aug 25, 2021

RCMP Report: Teen found, multiple assaults, ATV accident fatal

Skyler Tinker has been located.The 13 year-old teen from North Battleford who was first reported missing back in May had been evading Battlefords RCMP and Saskatoon Police since. Sgt. Neil Tremblay sa...

Aug 25, 2021

North Stars to hold fall camp this weekend

Excitement is in the air at the local rink and in the community, as the new hockey season is on the horizon. The Battlefords North Stars will hold their fall camp in preparation for the 2021-22 campai...

Aug 25, 2021

Fin Island Trail Run to take place this weekend

The 13th Annual Fin Island Trail Run will take place this weekend, Aug. 28 on Finlayson Island. The event, which is free to participate in, is for all ages. A children's one kilometer run is available...

Aug 24, 2021

North Stars making most of second week of Hockey School

For the second week in a row, school is in session for young hockey players at North Battleford's Access Communications Centre. The Battlefords North Stars kicked off their second and final week of th...

Aug 24, 2021