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Public Skating offers activity for all through holiday season

Residents of the Battlefords have an opportunity to glide through the Christmas season this year, with skates on.The City of North Battleford and Town of Battleford are offering public skating over th...

Dec 22, 2020

Saskatchewan ski hills see outdoor capacity restrictions lifted

Looks like Saskatchewan residents will able to hit the slopes after all this winter. Local ski resorts across the region received some good news over the weekend, as the province announced a lift of c...

Dec 21, 2020

Table Mountain postpones opening due to COVID restrictions

For the first year since 1972, there will be no skiing over the Christmas holidays at Table Mountain. It has been a challenging year for the local ski locale, as provincial government restrictions - a...

Dec 18, 2020

Lloydminster podcaster helps raise funds for hospital

What began as one man's hobby has now resulted in more than $350,000 in funds for the Lloydminster Reiongal Health FoundationLocal podcaster Shaun Newman participated in the LRHF's second annual Chris...

Dec 18, 2020

Local dance school keeps youth in rhythm

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a number of unique challenges this year, but that hasn't stopped Annette's School of Dance from moving to the music this season.Cayla Ellis, a dance teacher at the st...

Dec 18, 2020

Town of Battleford extends finance supervisor's contract

Battleford's finances remain in capable hands while town officials look for David Gillan's replacement.Finance Supervisor Gayle Adams had her contract extended for 18 months at council earlier this we...

Dec 17, 2020

Twinkle Tour winners announced, virtual tour available

As previously reported here, the 2020 Twinkle Tour, hosted by 1050 CJNB and the CIty of North Battleford, has been held with a twist this year. In an effort to limit possible gatherings, the guided to...

Dec 17, 2020

Nate Starycki recovering from transplant surgery in Toronto

Jennifer and Dane Starycki knew they were in for a long battle for 12-year-old Nate's recovery, this month they're ready for the next phase of that journey.Following a phone call on November 27, they ...

Dec 16, 2020

Battlefords Chamber announce board nominations

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce nominations committee has announced those up for a seat on the board of directors for the 2021-23 term. Six candidates allowed their names to stand for a seat, mean...

Dec 16, 2020

Doell commits to North Stars for fall 2021

Perhaps it's only fitting one of the brightest in U18 AAA, would find himself in a Stars' sweater next year.The Battlefords North Stars announced Tuesday, the commitment of 2018 first round pick, Hold...

Dec 15, 2020