Tag Archives: Community
'She thought it was like Christmas': Kinistino girl provides treats to essential workers
Chelsey Erickson says her three-year-old daughter won't stop talking about the day she met a real, live police officer.Earlier this week, Erickson and her daughter Leighton drove to Prince Albert and ...
Jul 10, 2020
Battlefords residents flock to Gold Eagle Casino after reopening
It didn't take long for residents of the Battlefords, and beyond, to enter the Gold Eagle Casino when doors opened Thursday evening.The opening occurred earlier than planned, as a lineup began to pile...
Jul 10, 2020
Broadway North Youth camp returns
Staff at the EA Rawlinson Centre say they're pleased to be back to a degree of normalcy with the return of their popular summer youth camp set for August."It feels good that these kids who have missed...
Jul 10, 2020
Melody Motors celebrating 59 years in Melfort
Melody Motors in Melfort is celebrating 59 years of service in the community.Owner and General Manager Ken Madraga said every year feels like an accomplishment."I'm very happy, very excited every time...
Jul 10, 2020
Local student wins RE/MAX Quest for Excellence bursary
A Battlefords area student was one of sixteen students chosen from Western Canada to receive the RE/MAX 2020 Quest for Excellence bursary.The annual RE/MAX Quest for Excellence program encourages grad...
Jul 10, 2020
RJ's Urban Garden Cafe adapting to pandemic challenges
Adapting to the current times hasn't been easy but RJ's Urban Garden Cafe in Melfort is doing just that.The downtown restaurant has added a patio to its dining experience, which will provide more soci...
Jul 10, 2020
Hydrant flushing underway in Meadow Lake
The City of Meadow Lake will be conducting unidirectional fire hydrant flushing in various neighbourhoods and the process will likely create extremely coloured or debris-filled water. The process is e...
Jul 10, 2020
Local outdoor experts share tips ahead of free fishing weekend
Saskatchewan's free fishing weekend is this Saturday and Sunday, when residents and visitors can fish in any of Saskatchewan's public waters open to sport fishing, no license required.It's an opportun...
Jul 10, 2020
What'sHappeningNOW July 9, 2020
Reporter Michael Joel-Hansen talks about a local physician Dr. Siddharth Kogilwaimath who spoke to local media about hepatitis C at Access Place.
Jul 09, 2020
Local volleyball standout reflects on journey, scholarship opportunity ahead
For North Battleford local, Abbey Neufeld, volleyball has always been a big part of her life. Taking to the sport at a young age, Neufeld began playing club volleyball at age 10, and has only grown in...
Jul 09, 2020