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Guided Twinkle Tour cancelled; moved to virtual format

The guided Twinkle Tour 2020 has been cancelled this year, due to COVID-19.Communications Administrator with the City of North Battleford, Dustin MacDonald said the decision was not made lightly, but ...

Dec 15, 2020

Local Gymnastics Club reflects on past year ahead of holidays

The Battlefords Gymnastics Club is winding down this week, ahead of the holiday break. Saturday marked the final day of rec classes, while this Friday, Dec. 18, the competitive classes will wrap up th...

Dec 14, 2020

City of N.B. releases holiday hour schedule

The City of North Battleford released the holiday hours schedule for its facilities Friday, in preparation for the season. Regular business hours are not listed below.City HallThursday, Dec. 24 - Will...

Dec 11, 2020

CPCA releases 2021 season schedule

Chuckwagons should be rumbling down the track once again by next summer. The Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association (CPCA) released its schedule for the 2021 season on Thursday.Starting in Princ...

Dec 10, 2020

North Stars’ Whyte happy to shine outside the spotlight

For Battlefords North Stars office and marketing manager Jennifer Whyte, the rink is much more than just a place to catch a game on a Saturday night. Fans of the team may recognize her as the person t...

Dec 10, 2020

Provincial rink grant program, welcome sight for Battlefords recreation

The Province of Saskatchewan announced Tuesday, the return of the Community Rink Affordability Grant Program, which will open for applications Dec. 14. The program, provides $2,500 a year to indoor ri...

Dec 09, 2020

Sexual abuse case involving Battlefords band director settled

The band director of the North Battleford City Kinsmen Band (NBCK,) Michael Alstad, and the plaintiff, have settled a sexual abuse lawsuit stemming from the late 1980s and early 1990s in the State of ...

Dec 08, 2020

RCMP investigation continues into rural area assault

A 55-year-old man was attacked outside his home at a rural address near the city of North Battleford last month, resulting in serious injuries.Battlefords RCMP Staff Sargent, Jason Teniuk said the loc...

Dec 08, 2020

North Battleford advises caution around ice this season

The North Battleford Fire Department and city of NB are urging residents to use caution when engaging in activities on or around the ice this season.Many activities, including skating, ice fishing and...

Dec 08, 2020

Battleford bands among 2021 Telemiracle performers

Two bands from Battleford will be featured on Telemiracle 45 in February.Afterglow and Gypsy Moonbird are among the overnight bands scheduled for the annual 20-hour telethon, which is supporting the K...

Dec 07, 2020