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BMHA kicks off preseason with opening weekend

It is a time many in the community have been waiting for with eager anticipation; hockey season is officially back in the Battlefords.The Battlefords Minor Hockey Association (BMHA) kicked off their p...

Oct 19, 2020

SJHL receives green light to begin play

It is a day, or night, hockey fans across the province have been eagerly anticipating for some time. The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) announced Friday evening, they have been approved to s...

Oct 16, 2020

Sutton receives 2020 Fraser-Gatrell Memorial Award

For the last six years, Herb Sutton has worked for the City of North Battleford as the Community Safety Coordinator. This week, following his final council meeting, Sutton was recognized for his contr...

Oct 16, 2020

Samwel Uko’s family suing SHA, provincial government

The parents of a man who died by suicide in Regina in May have launched a lawsuit against the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) and the Government of Saskatchewan.Samwel Uko died May 21, drowning in...

Oct 16, 2020

Opening weekend lies ahead for Battlefords Minor Hockey

Following an - at times - tumultuous offseason, filled with question marks and uncertainty, hockey will return to the Battlefords this weekend.The Battlefords Minor Hockey Association (BMHA) will see ...

Oct 15, 2020

Town council candidate brings business experience to campaign

For local David George, the Battleford community has, and always will, hold a special place in his heart. Born and raised across the bridge in North Battleford, Battleford where he set down roots and ...

Oct 14, 2020

Second phase of Natural Play Space project set in North Battleford celebrated

On a chilled morning in Centennial Park, the Battlefords Early Children Intervention Program (ECIP) celebrated the second phase of the Natural Play Space Project, which includes an upgraded swing set ...

Oct 14, 2020

BMHA reveal new NorthWest Stars jerseys

The Battlefords Minor Hockey Association (BMHA) revealed their new NorthWest Stars jerseys this week, ahead of the fall hockey season.Earlier this summer, it was announced the local AA program would b...

Oct 14, 2020

'I'm going to enjoy it': Melfort City Manager embarking on new venture at Elk Ridge Resort

From city manager to managing partner.That's the case for Melfort's city manager Ryan Danberg who is part of the eight-person group, Route2 SK Inc. that recently bought Elk Ridge Resort. Danberg is se...

Oct 13, 2020

Blais commits to U of R Cougars for 2021-22 season

Turtleford's Jordyn Blais has been on the ice for nearly as long as she can remember. Starting out in figure skating at the age of four, it took no more than a season for her to discover her true pass...

Oct 13, 2020