Community

P.A. resident recognized for volunteer work in the community

A Prince Albert resident is being recognized for her work in the community after she was awarded a free furnace installation.Prince Albert resident, Lanette Ernst, won the free installation due to a p...

Oct 23, 2021

Astronaut Col. Chris Hadfield a highlight of Rotary Centenary Gala

It was a fantastic voyage for those attending the Rotary Club of the Battlefords 100th anniversary gala event at the Dekker Centre Friday evening. Retired astronaut Col. Chris Hadfield, the special gu...

Oct 23, 2021

Co-op Week celebrates the community and commodities

Co-op Week celebrations are wrapping up at Prairie North Co-op. The week of Oct. 17 marked the annual co-op week. The organization shines a spotlight on itself as a whole during this time, as well as ...

Oct 23, 2021

Southgate’s pair lead North Stars to 5-3 victory in Melville

The Battlefords North Stars took home their third straight victory Friday night in Melville, topping the Melville Millionaires, 5-3.Forwards Jake Southgate (two goals, one assist) and Holden Doell (th...

Oct 23, 2021

BUH Foundation lottery lands Meadow Lake winner with $10,000

Another round of prize money was handed out from the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation.The organization's 27th Annual $100,000 Cash Lottery, whose proceeds go to their capital campaign for the OR,...

Oct 22, 2021

Curling club receiving $300,000 loan for new ice plant

Meadow Lake City Council has agreed to loan the Meadow Lake Curling Club nearly $300,000 for the purchase and installation of a new ice plant for the PineRidge Ford Curling Club Arena. The announcemen...

Oct 22, 2021

Trojans giving back in more ways than one

The Tisdale Trojans Hockey Club has been busy all week giving back to their community. This past week they volunteered with the local Tim Hortons and Co-op to serve the community that supports them.(F...

Oct 22, 2021

Candle Lake RV park owners frustrated by fee increase

Frustrated by what they are calling a lack of communication and transparency from their elected council, the owners of the RV parks at Candle Lake are speaking about a site fee increase that has in ma...

Oct 22, 2021

Retired astronaut Col. Chris Hadfield inspires Battlefords youth to follow their dreams

It was a thrilling afternoon for many youth Friday when retired astronaut Col. Chris Hadfield touched down in North Battleford as part of the Rotary Club of the Battlefords 100th anniversary celebrati...

Oct 22, 2021

Gronlid School will close its doors after 2021-22 school year

The current school year will be the last for the Gronlid School north of Melfort.Enrolment is sitting at 18 students from grades one to seven, but the school fell below the threshold of enrolment to s...

Oct 22, 2021