Events

Battleford council inaugurated; focus on 2025 budget

The Town of Battleford held its inauguration on Monday night for the acclaimed mayor and newly elected council, marking the start of the next four years.The ceremony began with Mayor Ames Leslie swear...

Dec 17, 2024

London's calling for 2 Grand In Your Hand winner

London's calling for this year's 1050 CJNB's 2 Grand in Your Hand lucky winner. "I can't even believe it," said Erin Soule. "I'm very excited, I just thought, 'Well it's a nice number of people in the...

Dec 16, 2024

PA to host U-18 provincial curling playdowns

The province's best U-18 curlers will hit the pebbled ice at the Prince Albert Curling Centre later this month.The city is playing host to the provincial playdowns with a total of nine girls teams and...

Dec 16, 2024

'Extraordinary generosity': $1M donation boosts pediatric gastroenterology unit at Jim Pattison Children's Hospital

It's another win for Jim Pattison Children's Hospital and children in Saskatchewan.Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation (JPCHF) received a $1 million donation from 10 donors to purchase advance...

Dec 16, 2024

The Hunger Games return to Prince Albert

A friendly, yet very competitive event that helps raise needed food and money for the Prince Albert food bank will make its return this week.The second annual Hunger Games takes place Dec. 18 at the P...

Dec 15, 2024

Santa in the North continues to spread Christmas joy to remote communities

Santa in the North, an annual endeavor organized by Rise Air, delivered more gifts than ever to young children and teens this month. "We are in a very unique position as we are not only 100 per cent I...

Dec 12, 2024

Prince Albert named one of the country's top participating communities in Culture Days 2024

Ranking seventh among small municipalities, the City of Prince Albert has received national recognition as one of the top participating communities in Culture Days 2024.With over 30 events and more th...

Dec 12, 2024

Sask. winter games officially underway following agreement between FDFN and Meadow Lake

The dream of bringing the Saskatchewan Winter Games to Flying Dust First Nation and Meadow Lake is officially a reality after the agreement was signed yesterday in the city. The signing took place on ...

Dec 11, 2024

N. Battleford Snow Angels and toys brighten up city morale

'Tis the season: as Christmas approaches, North Battleford's heart continues to grow three sizes with giving spirit.With the community becoming more and more wintery, the Snow Angels are starting to m...

Dec 10, 2024

'Backbone of Canada': North Battleford journeypersons recognized with SATCC awards

The Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) awarded 52 scholarships and awards on Dec. 6 to honour exceptional journeypersons, industry partners, and educators in the tr...

Dec 10, 2024