Events

Free fishing returns for Family Day long weekend

One of Saskatchewan's popular pastimes is free to enjoy this long weekend. Free Fishing Weekend allows residents and visitors to angle on Saskatchewan's public waters, except for national parks, witho...

Feb 17, 2024

P.A. Winter Triathlon postponed due to warm conditions

The Prince Albert Winter Triathlon has been postponed. The annual race was meant to take place on Saturday at Little Red River Park. However, warm weather has forced organizers to postpone the event t...

Feb 17, 2024

State of the City Address coming up in April

The City of North Battleford is getting ready to hold its annual State of the City Address. The luncheon event will take place at the Dekker Centre from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 3.Tickets are ava...

Feb 17, 2024

Battlefords area teachers join in second round of rotating strikes

Battlefords area teachers took to the streets Friday for the second round of rotating strikes in the province.Teachers from Living Sky and Light of Christ school divisions, and at Sakewew High School,...

Feb 16, 2024

RCMP Commander Jesse Gilbert now a Member of the Order of Merit

When Commander Inspector Jesse Gilbert of the Battlefords RCMP first learned he was nominated for a Member of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces award, he wasn't sure it was real."It was a little...

Feb 16, 2024

Sweetgrass First Nation celebrates new school build with sod turning ceremony

Under a snowy sky, the community of Sweetgrass First Nation officially marked the building of its new school with a blessing ceremony and shovels turning sod."It's hard to describe how I'm feeling," s...

Feb 16, 2024

Voices of the North gets ready to rock again

A three-day showcase of musicians from across Northern Saskatchewan remains one of the more popular events at the Prince Albert Winter Festival.Voices of the North opens Thursday night at the Exhibiti...

Feb 15, 2024

Glaslyn top Beaver Blues in Game 3; solidify SPHL semi-finals

The Glaslyn North Stars came through with a clutch 7-4 victory in the third-and-deciding game of their first round Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League (SPHL) playoff series with the Battlefords Beaver ...

Feb 15, 2024

Lack of snow forces cancellation of dog sled races at P.A. Winter Festival

Mother Nature is forcing the Prince Albert Winter Festival to make a 'ruff' decision on its upcoming outdoor events.The Festival announced recently it has had to cancel the dog sled races for Feb. 24 ...

Feb 15, 2024

Crusaders junior girls take home gold at Battle West Districts

The John Paul II Collegiate (JPII) junior girls basketball team recently took home a gold medal at Battle West Districts, to cap their season on top.Winning both of their games en route to the champio...

Feb 15, 2024