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SJHL Board extends contract for commissioner Chow

The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League has agreed on an extension for their long-time commissioner.The league has extended the contract of Bill Chow through the 2022-23 SJHL season. Chow has been in th...

Jun 29, 2021

Prayer ceremony given for lost children of Delmas residential school

Indigenous families shared an afternoon of prayer and solidarity Monday afternoon at Delmas, honouring the lives of those who lived and died in the time of residential schools.Nearly 150 people attend...

Jun 28, 2021

Pickleball season underway in the Battlefords

After nearly a full seven months away from the game, the Battlefords Pickleball Club is back in action at the NationsWEST Field House this summer.With Provincial restrictions opening to allow for indo...

Jun 25, 2021

North Battleford graduate wins $1,000 bursary from RE/MAX

A North Battleford Comprehensive High School student is getting $1,000 from RE/MAX as she graduates.Jenna Humenny is one of 16 graduating students chosen by Western Canada to receive the RE/MAX 2021 '...

Jun 24, 2021

Summer Day Camps to return to NationsWEST Field House next month

The NationsWEST Field House in North Battleford will be offering their Summer Day Camp program again this year.After being cancelled last year due to the pandemic, the summer camps will be back for si...

Jun 24, 2021

Local golfer Friedrich enjoying the moment in first year of Men’s competitive ranks

For North Battleford's Colby Friedrich, the golf course is never too far away during the spring and summer months. Friedrich played his first tournament of season earlier this month, the Scotia Wealth...

Jun 24, 2021

Local Tim Popp recognized by Sask Lieutenant Governor's Office for volunteer contributions

Battlefords local Tim Popp has been recognized as a recipient of the Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers.One of just 26 individuals across the province to receive the honour, Popp will be presented his m...

Jun 23, 2021

North Stars AGM to take place Monday

The Battlefords North Stars will be hosting their team's annual general meeting (AGM) Mon., June 28 at the Gold Eagle Lodge in North Battleford. Taking place at 7 p.m., the meeting is a chance to refl...

Jun 23, 2021

'We lost every window': disused church vandalized

A family near Duck Lake has been left 'heartbroken' by extensive damage vandals have caused to a disused church building they bought recently. However, there's hope the community will rally around and...

Jun 23, 2021

BUH Foundation Executive Director Mcguire set to retire

The Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation is about to enter unknown territory, with a long-time leader of the organization moving on.Executive director Claudette McGuire is retiring from her role with...

Jun 22, 2021