Community

Funding Inclusive Outdoor Programs in North Battleford

In the spring of 2020, the SPRA Framework in Action Grant awarded nearly $50,000 to support community initiatives that showed alignment with one of the five goals of the Framework for Recreation in Ca...

Jan 10, 2022

Location chosen for Lloydminster arena project

The City of Lloydminster approved a location for a new event arena during a special council meeting this week.City-owned land, just east of 40th Ave and south of the Gold Horse Casino, is where the pr...

Jan 09, 2022

North Stars fall 6-2 in Humboldt

Coming off back to back wins to open the new year, the Battlefords North Stars suffered their first loss of 2022 Saturday night, as the team fell 6-1 to the Broncos in Humboldt. Keiton Klein and Tynan...

Jan 08, 2022

North Stars travel to Humboldt in search of third straight

Coming off back-to-back wins on home ice to open the new year, the Battlefords North Stars will hit the road Saturday for their first road game of 2022 against the division-rival Humboldt Broncos. Tea...

Jan 08, 2022

Waskesiu Fire Department ‘humbled’ by generosity after call for donations

The community of Waskesiu came together in a big way to help fund much-needed equipment for the local fire department.Last month, the Waskesiu Foundation, a non-profit group in the community, put out ...

Jan 08, 2022

Salvation Army North East Circuit falls short of 2021 kettle campaign goal

The North East Salvation Army kettle campaign funds have been tallied.Both Melfort and Tisdale were shy of their fundraising goal this year, but Major Rick Robins said both communities were nothing sh...

Jan 08, 2022

Hard work 'pays off' in Stars win over Millionaires

The Battlefords North Stars continued their hot start to 2022, topping the Melville Millionaires 4-3 in North Battleford, Friday night. Forward, Keiton Klein lead the way with a pair of goals, while T...

Jan 08, 2022

Saskatchewan Winter Games in Regina cancelled due to COVID-19

The Saskatchewan Winter Games that were set to take place in Regina in late February will not go ahead due to COVID-19. The annual event was scheduled for Feb. 20 to 26.The Saskatchewan Games Council ...

Jan 07, 2022

"I didn't have time to panic": Victims of apartment building fire recall everyone trying to escape

Two of the victims said it was a close call for all the residents when the fire broke out at the apartment building at 1441 102nd St. in North Battleford Monday at about 1:25 a.m.Police and fire crews...

Jan 07, 2022

Nipawin's Chamber of Commerce has a new president

Nipawin and District Chamber of Commerce kicked off the year with a change to the board of directors.Gregory Sproat became the new president of the chamber on Jan 5.As a business owner/practice manage...

Jan 07, 2022