Tag Archives: Community
New apartment specifically for elderly residents in the works for Melfort
The City of Melfort could soon be getting a new apartment building specifically for those 55 years and older.Bridge Road Developments has been working on similar projects in rural communities across S...
Apr 20, 2022
North Stars' Klimosko, McNinch recognized with SJHL Awards
A pair of Battlefords North Stars have been recognized with league year-end awards as head coach Brayden Klimosko has been named SJHL Coach of the Year, and captain Ryland McNinch, Most Sportsmanlike ...
Apr 20, 2022
Battlefords area artists inspired by rural living
A group of local artists turn their gaze to life on the farm, nature and the never-ending skies of the Prairies when they take up their brush. Jean M. Dunn and Lorraine Voegeli from North Battleford, ...
Apr 20, 2022
Saskatchewan farmers host auction, raise $24,000 for Ukraine
SASKATOON, Sask. – With roughly 13 per cent of Saskatchewan's population claiming ties to Ukraine, it's no wonder people continue to find ways to help the country torn apart by war. The latest e...
Apr 20, 2022
Retirement Planning: The Great CPP Debate Continues.
It is a decision that many Canadians will need to make prior to retirement: when should you start Canada Pension Plan (CPP) benefits? Do I start at age 60, 65 or wait until 70? Despite the potential f...
Apr 20, 2022
Local skier Sawyer Day reflects on ‘whirlwind year’ on the slopes
For North Battleford's Sawyer Day, there are few places he'd rather be then atop a mountainside with skis on his boots and the crisp mountain air in his lungs. And for the better part of the last six ...
Apr 19, 2022
COVID outbreak at Sask. Penitentiary showing signs of improvement
Editor's note: this story was updated on Wednesday, to include comments from CSCInmates at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary are still clearly dealing with COVID-19, but active case numbers continue to dr...
Apr 19, 2022
Boston Marathon no match for Melfort woman who completes it for third time
A Melfort woman is enjoying some well-earned rest after finishing the Boston Marathon.Robyn Luthi was one of the thousands from across the globe who competed on Monday in one of the most famous races....
Apr 19, 2022
Prince Albert high school students come to aid of local family
A late night snack run last Friday night, may have helped prevent a tragedy from occurring.Around 10 p.m., Asha Sharif, 19, and her cousin Fatima Hassan, 16, were driving through the city's west flat ...
Apr 19, 2022
City of NB to hold Community Clean-up for Earth Day
The City of North Battleford is encouraging residents to step outside and help brighten up the community this spring with their Community Clean-up Day.Coinciding with Earth Day this Friday, April 22 f...
Apr 19, 2022