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NBCHS grad week starts off with plenty of smiles

It was an exciting day Monday for many young grads from North Battleford Comprehensive High School.Graduation once again had a different look this year to meet COVID-19 requirements.The event was held...

Jun 07, 2021

Beavers/Trappers ready for spring baseball season

The North Sask. River Baseball League (NSRBL) season will swing into action this week, with both the North Battleford Beavers, and Battlefords Trappers set to open their seasons Tuesday.Each coming of...

Jun 07, 2021

Saskatchewan sees sharpest increase in home improvement sales across Canada

The home and repair industry has been thriving this year across Canada, with more Canadians spending time at home during the pandemic.New research done by financial services and technology company, Sq...

Jun 07, 2021

SJHL Coaches discuss upcoming season, draft, keeping players in Saskatchewan at meetings in Nipawin

Coaches from all 12 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League teams met in Nipawin between June 3 and 5 to discuss the league and the coming season.A number of topics were discussed, including what the 2021/2...

Jun 07, 2021

NBCHS celebrates Indigenous Histories Month with guest speakers, traditional cuisine

Students at North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) will have an opportunity to increase their awareness about Indigenous culture and history during the month of June as part of National In...

Jun 04, 2021

Plaid for Dad initiative to raise funds/awareness for prostate cancer

Father's Day is this month, and in addition to gifting dad some new socks, residents of the Battlefords and area are invited to join those across the country wearing 'Plaid for Dad' on June 18. Plaid ...

Jun 04, 2021

18U Beavers to begin season next week

The 18U AA Beavers will open their baseball season next week in Unity. Following an abbreviated season last year that didn't begin until the brink of the summer, the Saskatchewan Premier Baseball Leag...

Jun 03, 2021

Battlefords families enjoy summer heat

Residents in the Battlefords and area that weren't at work or in the classroom took advantage of warm weather on Thursday.Much of the community was quiet on a Thursday that saw the afternoon tie the r...

Jun 03, 2021

Local golf course receives special cart for those with mobility issues

The North Battleford Golf and Country Club received a gift from Golf Saskatchewan this week. A special single-rider adaptive golf cart, known as the SoloRider, is now available for those with mobility...

Jun 03, 2021

St. Mary selected as first 'Following Their Voices' elementary school in community

St. Mary School has been selected as the first elementary school to take part in the "Following Their Voices" initiative in the community.Following Their Voices (FTV) is an initiative designed to rais...

Jun 02, 2021