Education

Midwest Food Resources community garden project flourishing

The third project for the Midwest Food Resources (MFR) community garden is coming in nicely since it was started last year. Executive director, Vesna Fa, said the weather has been ideal this summer, w...

Jul 22, 2022

Lunch and Learn talk focuses on LGBT issues

Youth were able to learn little about LGBT issues in a positive space at this Week's Lunch and Learn event. The event is part of the Battlefords Family Health Centre's series of various talks for youn...

Jul 21, 2022

Pride Week starts with flag raising at city hall

Pride Week festivities kicked off in the Battlefords this week with a flag-raising ceremony at city hall on Monday.The City of North Battleford officially proclaimed this as Pride Week.Deputy Mayor Bi...

Jul 18, 2022

Ottawa says it will support First Nations fight against Quebec's new language law

MONTREAL - The federal minister of Indigenous services said Thursday she supports the will of Indigenous communities to be exempt from Quebec's new language law, which limits the use of English in the...

The Canadian Press Jul 14, 2022

JP II classroom library receiving grant funding

A significant contribution is coming to one of the classrooms at John Paul II Collegiate.Grade 8-9 teacher Kori Taylor was excited to learn recently that she, her students and the school are receiving...

Jul 12, 2022

North Battleford Fire receiving new truck soon

The City of North Battleford and its Fire Department are expecting to receive a new pumper truck this fall.Council authorized the purchase of the vehicle for almost $760,000 back in August of last yea...

Jul 11, 2022

Annual 'Ride for a Vet' charity event brings out supporters

Bikers from across the North West region came out to ride and donate for the cause during the annual "Ride for a Vet" rally Saturday. The event kicked off with a breakfast hosted by the Royal Canadian...

Jul 09, 2022

'We are so proud of him': Respected P.A. educator receives national recognition

During this week's Canadian Teachers' Federation annual general assembly, Victor Thunderchild, who passed last year after contracting COVID, was singled out for his contributions to education and the ...

Jul 07, 2022

Art exhibit highlights bond between people and dogs in northern communities

A research-based art exhibit displayed at Mistasinihk Place in La Ronge until Aug. 31 explores the relationship between people and dogs in northern Saskatchewan. A special presentation was held Wednes...

Jul 07, 2022

Saxophone duo and pianist Knutson to play NB concert

Those interested in hearing some live music in the Battlefords this Sunday will be in for a treat.Saxophone duo Chinley Hinacay and Matthew Robinson, who make up the Prairie Saxophone Initiative, will...

Jul 06, 2022