Community

Spiritwood woman to receive volunteer medal

A woman who has driven the zamboni at the Spiritwood and District Rec Centre arena for over 30 years is being recognized for her dedication to the community.Joyce Willick turns 85 next month and has b...

Mar 26, 2022

Stars fall 3-1 in Game 5, now face must-win Sunday

Despite a strong push late in the game with the empty net and extra attacker on, the Battlefords North Stars fell 3-1 on home ice Friday night in North Battleford, in Game 5 of their first round best-...

Mar 26, 2022

Local community rallies around dismissed librarian

Tracey Azevedo said the lack of response from the Wapiti Regional Library concerning the dismissal of Shellbrook's librarian is both disheartening and disgusting.Azevedo is among dozens of concerned c...

Mar 25, 2022

Battlefords Chamber hosts Finance Minister Harpauer

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce hosted the Hon. Donna Harpauer during their post-budget luncheon on Friday.The Finance Minister presented highlights from the new provincial budget, which forecasts...

Mar 25, 2022

Police join fire crews for ice rescue training

The Meadow Lake Fire Department, along with some local RCMP officers, are keeping up to date on ice rescue procedures.From March 11-12, the Fire Department hosted a two-day ice rescue course, starting...

Mar 25, 2022

Framing starts soon on Hospice building

One last $100,000 donation from Canadian Tire and their 2x6 fundraiser has brought the Rose Garden Hospice to its fundraising goal and a $4-million total for the project. Malcolm Jenkins, owner of the...

Mar 25, 2022

North Stars host Bombers for Game 5, with series lead on the line

The Battlefords North Stars will return to action on home ice Friday night at the ACC for Game 5 of their first round, best-of-seven playoff series with the Flin Flon Bombers. The teams have split the...

Mar 25, 2022

U13 Barons win STEP league championship

The U13 Battlefords Barons 2 are STEP league champions.Taking home the title on home ice, the championship serves as a fairytale end to a perfect 16-0 season for the team who continued their dominance...

Mar 25, 2022

Unity Composite basketball teams set for Hoopla semi-finals

One more northwest school is getting in on Hoopla action this evening.The Unity Composite Warriors basketball teams both hosted and dominated their regional tournaments last weekend, qualifying them a...

Mar 25, 2022

Be safe in Prince Albert National Park as the season changes from winter to spring!

During this time, weather can change abruptly in the park. Overall warming temperatures can create icy road conditions, variable lake ice thickness and increase human-wildlife encounters. Fully prepar...

Mar 25, 2022