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Unity in Diversity BBQ brings community together

Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs (BATC) held a special Unity in Diversity barbecue Thursday afternoon in the Town of Battleford, inviting people to come together to share in a meal and celebrate the v...

Mar 28, 2024

Wolseley looking for support in their quest to become Kraft Hockeyville

The town of Wolseley is hoping to become the first Saskatchewan community to be named Kraft Hockeyville.The winner of the annual Kraft Hockeyville contest wins $250,000 and a chance to host a National...

Mar 28, 2024

Stories of pain and perseverance shared at Residential Schools conference

Those who endured and survived some of Canada's darkest moments in history came together for the start of a two-day conference in North Battleford.The Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs Inc. (BATC) and ...

Mar 28, 2024

Williams scores OT winner to send North Stars to SJHL semis

Rylan Williams cashed in for his first career playoff goal just over five minutes into overtime Wednesday, to deliver the Battlefords North Stars a 3-2 win in Game 4 in Melville, and punch their ticke...

Mar 28, 2024

Bell nets hat trick in five-point night to lead North Stars to Game 3 win

Just a week after being named the first-ever consecutive MVP in SJHL history, Battlefords North Stars' forward Kian Bell added another dazzling performance to his 'greatest hits' catalog, scoring a ha...

Mar 27, 2024

Cody Benson elected new chief of Red Pheasant Cree Nation

Red Pheasant Cree Nation has a new chief and council following the elections on March 18.Cody Benson was elected as chief. He is the son of Lux Benson, the former acting chief, who was re-elected as c...

Mar 25, 2024

U18 Northwest Sharks win AA provincial championship

The Northwest Sharks U18 AA team made history Sunday night in North Battleford, taking home a 2-1 win in Game 3 of their provincial final series with the Regina Rebels, to win their first provincial c...

Mar 24, 2024

The Metis flag is raised for the second year in Cando

Under a crisp and sunny blue sky, groups of students got to witness a special sight at Cando Community School. With more than one hundred pairs of eyes watching and the anthem playing, the Metis Natio...

Mar 22, 2024

N.B. Mayor, local Chamber offer positive reception to provincial budget

Following the release of the 2024-25 provincial budget, North Battleford Mayor, David Gillan and Battlefords Chamber of Commerce Chief Operating Officer, Linda Machniak weighed in on some of the key t...

Mar 21, 2024

North Stars Bell, Olsen headline SJHL Award winners

The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) announced its year-end award winners Wednesday, with a pair of Battlefords North Stars taking centre stage, and making history.Kian Bell became the first p...

Mar 20, 2024