Events

ACT makes donation to Battlefords Minor Hockey

The Associated Canadian Travelers (ACT) have made a $5,000 donation to Battlefords Minor Hockey. The funds will go towards new jerseys for the girls' minor hockey program at the grassroots level, ahea...

Jul 12, 2022

SJHL announces schedule for 2022-23 season

In just over nine weeks' time, the stands at North Battleford's Access Communications Centre will be alive with cheering fans for the start of another hockey season. The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey Lea...

Jul 11, 2022

Chester Fest Success: Music festival draws crowds, praise over weekend

Back in its usual spot but in a new, larger venue at the Exhibition Grounds, Chester Fest came back with a bang this weekend, and enthusiastic music fans flocked to support the bands playing. Even the...

Jul 11, 2022

Meadow Lake Sox kick off NSRBL playoffs against Standard Hill

Night one of the North Sask River Baseball League (NSRBL) playoffs kicks off tonight (Monday) in Meadow Lake, with a sole game on the senior baseball schedule. The #4 Meadow Lake Sox open their quarte...

Jul 11, 2022

Battlefords Bandits take pair of medals at provincials

The Battlefords Bandits softball program took home a pair of medals at provincials over the weekend, with three teams in action across the province. The U19s took home a provincial silver medal in Uni...

Jul 11, 2022

'We're still waiting for answers': Three-day walk for Ashley Morin wraps up

Shouting "Bring Ash Home," family and supporters in the walk for Ashley Morin returned to North Battleford Sunday evening.The large group completed the three-day walk from Saskatoon to raise awareness...

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

Tight opening night of chuckwagon racing at NACC

Despite the threat of bad weather, the North American Chuckwagon Championship (NACC) kicked off strong on Friday in Lloydminster.In the second running of the event, which brings together drivers from ...

Jul 09, 2022

Bandits softball teams hit the ground running at provincials

It's a big weekend for the Battlefords Bandits softball program, as each of the U15, U17 and U19 teams are in action for provincials. The U19s are in Unity, while the U17s are in Regina and the U15s a...

Jul 08, 2022

Rockin' the Square making long-awaited return to Tisdale

It's been three years since folks in Tisdale and the surrounding area have had the opportunity to "rock the square".Thankfully, for those who have missed the event which features Canadian artists perf...

Jul 08, 2022