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Basketball standout, Hannah looking forward to next chapter with Concordia

Battlefords local Tayla Hannah is Alberta-bound for the next stage in her schooling and her basketball journey.Hannah recently committed to the Concordia University of Edmonton Thunder women's basketb...

Jun 06, 2023

Claude Petit: distinguished serviceman, athlete, and Indigenous role model

Born in Duck Lake on October 1, 1935, Claude Petit grew up to be one of the most influential men in the local First Nations community.From a young age, Petit was introduced to the sport of boxing than...

Jun 06, 2023

Klein excited for opportunity ahead with Trine University

Battlefords North Stars forward Keiton Klein is headed back south of the border for the next chapter in his hockey career, with the Trine University Thunder. Klein, a Bellingham, WA., product fresh of...

Jun 06, 2023

Wayne Pruden Memorial Golf Tourney sees 'full house'

The Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation held its 27th Annual Wayne Pruden Memorial Golf Tournament Monday, at North Battleford Golf and Country Club. Featuring a full turnout of 216 participan...

Jun 05, 2023

Pats’ Bedard named CHL player of the year

Regina Pats captain Connor Bedard collected more hardware Saturday.The 17-year-old centre was named the Canadian Hockey League's player of the year, top draft prospect and top scorer.Bedard is the fir...

Jun 04, 2023

Wildfire evacuees save local residents from structure fire in North Battleford

Evacuees from the North Saskatchewan wildfires staying in North Battleford sprang into action, coming to help local residents whose house caught fire earlier this week.Dwayne Bourassa, Ethan Maurice, ...

Jun 03, 2023

One northern Quebec town evacuated as wildfires spread; others allowed to return home

Another northern Quebec town was evacuated due to an out of control wildfire on Saturday as the federal government confirmed that Canadian Forces personnel would be deployed to help combat forest fire...

Jun 03, 2023

Pop culture more than just comics and collectibles for man with troubled past

As a young boy, Ryan Richard would often escape his own life by diving into the world of comics. He spent hours reading and collecting. "Some of my sketches even hung on the walls of the old Tramps co...

Jun 03, 2023

North Stars gearing up for 50th Anniversary Weekend

Four league championships, a half-century of hockey, and countless memories made.The Battlefords North Stars are celebrating it all at their 50th Anniversary Weekend, June 23-24. First established as ...

Jun 02, 2023

NBCHS shines a light on mental health

Students at North Battleford Comprehensive High School were visited by a special guest speaker Friday, in mental health advocate, author, and public speaker, Allan Kehler. Kehler was brought in to spe...

Jun 02, 2023