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Local volleyball player commits to Lethbridge College

From soccer, to dance, to basketball, and of course volleyball. For Battlefords local, Adam Revet athletics are more than just a pastime, they are a way of life."That has been my life, as long as I ca...

Aug 21, 2020

High school athletics postponed through September

When students return to the classroom this fall, there will be many new protocols and adjustments to get used to, but perhaps amongst the biggest will be the postponement of high school sports for at ...

Aug 21, 2020

West Park resident looking to establish Little Free Library

Battleford residents in the West Park subdivision who enjoy a good book could have another option for finding new material in the near future.Local resident Vivian Graw wants to establish a Free Littl...

Aug 20, 2020

North Stars seeking billets for 2020-21 season

Hockey games may be won and lost on the ice, but the lifeblood of a successful organization comes from a strong central bond between team and community. The Battlefords North Stars are looking for bil...

Aug 20, 2020

‘The shame of the country:’ 2020s reported overdose deaths tentatively break records, and it’s only August

Prairie Harm Reduction Executive Director Jason Mercredi says overdose deaths in Saskatchewan are "the epidemic within the pandemic.""We need real-time action, and we need it now," Mercredi told 650 C...

Aug 19, 2020

U18 Beavers have hot start to postseason

The U18 Beavers baseball team kicked off their postseason with a bang Tuesday night, topping sixth-seeded, Prince Albert 13-5. Following the win, the team will now advance to the North Final this even...

Aug 19, 2020

Cancelled Amber Alert for four-year-old girl

The Saskatchewan RCMP has reported the Amber Alert sent out Wednesday morning for a four-year-old has been cancelled.According to a media release, she was found safe and sound by the Saskatoon Police ...

Aug 19, 2020

Battleford moves to partially restore old St. Vital Church

The town of Battleford has come to a decision that will allow the partial restoration of the old St. Vital Church, saving it from demolition, while making sure it doesn't remain unused.The structure, ...

Aug 18, 2020

NSRBL MVPs reflect on honour

The North Sask. River Baseball League (NSRBL) honoured their Most Valuable Player (MVP) recipients for the 2020 season Monday night, ahead of Game 2 of the league final between the North Battleford Be...

Aug 18, 2020

Lloyd Twins top Beavers to claim NSRBL title

The Lloyd Twins claimed their 12th league championship in franchise history Monday night in North Battleford, topping the North Battleford Beavers 6-2 at Beaver Lions Stadium. The championship serves ...

Aug 18, 2020