Community

Local charity organizations see support from TD Canada Trust

Some Battlefords area charity and non-profit organizations are getting a helping hand of support from a local business. TD Canada Trust Region recently made a gift of $1,500 each to the Battlefords In...

Dec 02, 2021

Humboldt's wastewater treatment system getting $3.5-million upgrade

The City of Humboldt has announced they have awarded Wastewater Treatment Provider Request for Proposal (RFP) and are moving forward with the design phase.At a city council meeting on Nov 22, it was a...

Dec 02, 2021

Prince Albert senior helping keep heads and hearts warm this winter

Helene Marcotte has been making clothes for as long as she can remember. But now that her nine kids and 35 grandchildren are all grown up, the 90-year-old has focused her attention the past three year...

Dec 02, 2021

APAS and finance minister continue tiff over budget and drought

The Agriculture Producers Association of Saskatchewan continued its back and forth spat with the province Thursday over Saskatchewan's mid-year financial report, released earlier this week.In a letter...

Dec 02, 2021

Melfort Fire Department covers what it takes to be a firefighter at information session

Potential firefighting recruits were on hand last night at the Melfort Fire Hall to learn about becoming part of the team.The fire department is looking to add between five to eight new members.Mariss...

Dec 02, 2021

Sask Music Awards nominee Megan Nash coming to Battlefords

An acclaimed singer-songwriter heading to the Battlefords later this month has just found out she was nominated for a few Saskatchewan Music Awards. Megan Nash was nominated under the Alternative Arti...

Dec 02, 2021

Santa Claus Weekend in Watson is celebrating 90 years

Santa Claus Weekend in Watson combines all the best parts of the holiday season.Everyone is invited to The Town of Watson to celebrate the holiday season with Old Saint Nick on Dec. 3 and 4.Roxanne Ba...

Dec 02, 2021

AAA Sharks, Wildcats to showcase female game with neutral-site contest

The Battlefords Sharks U18 AAA team will hop on the bus to Wilkie this weekend, to host the Swift Current AAA Wildcats in a neutral-site game at the SaskCan Community Centre.Taking place Sunday, this ...

Dec 02, 2021

Sled Dog Fundraiser for Melfort Day-Care Cooperative

The Melfort Daycare Co-operative, a non-profit community organization. The daycare provides care for up to 75 children ages 6 weeks to 12 years for Melfort and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselve...

Dec 02, 2021

Former Vikings standout reflects on first semester at Brandon University

It was a first semester of University volleyball Battlefords local Taryn Hannah will likely not soon forget.After committing to Brandon University for the fall of 2021 late last year, even Hannah coul...

Dec 02, 2021