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Tri-community women recognized at awards gala

The achievements of 23 local residents were front and center at the In Celebration of Women Awards Gala held Nov. 3 at the Jonas Roberts Memorial Community Centre. "It's to highlight and empower the w...

Nov 07, 2023

Multiple northeast locals win yearly trade awards and scholarships

A handful of local trades members were recently recognized by the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC).This past Friday in Regina, the 2023 apprenticeship celebration...

Nov 07, 2023

Elk Ridge to host Saskatchewan Open in August for newly formed PGA Tour Americas

Elk Ridge will be a prime destination for golfers looking to get a membership to compete in one of the world's best tours. The newly formed PGA Tour Americas announced its inaugural schedule for next ...

Nov 07, 2023

North Stars Bell, Girod headline SJHL Players of the Week

For the second time in as many weeks, a pair of Battlefords North Stars headline the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League's Players of the Week for Oct. 30-Nov. 5.Kian Bell has been named the SJHL MVP of...

Nov 07, 2023

Group asks for votes for Medstead curling rink fundraiser

A volunteer community group hopes to raise enough money to upgrade the Medstead curling rink with this fundraiser. If the Medstead and District Recreation Association (MADRA) receives enough votes it ...

Nov 06, 2023

North Stars acquire Medernach from Whitecourt of AJHL

Entering the new week riding a four-game winning streak that has seen the team outscore their opposition by a 31-11 margin, the Battlefords North Stars further bolstered their offence over the weekend...

Nov 06, 2023

BATC aims to keep homeless sheltered this winter

The Battlefords homeless shelter, operated by Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs Inc. (BATC), will help make sure homeless people have a place to go to get out of the cold this winter.Called "Miwasin Ki...

Nov 06, 2023

NBCHS Vikings fall in provincial semis, reflect on memorable year

The clock may have struck midnight just a couple of hours early on the North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) Vikings' provincial run, but the 2023 high school football season remains a re...

Nov 06, 2023

BUH Festival of Trees putting community first

For more than 28 years, its been as much of a Christmas tradition as tinsel and turkey in the Battlefords as the Battleford Union Hospital (BUH) presents its annual Festival of Trees. The four-day eve...

Nov 06, 2023

La Ronge RCMP searching for missing youth

La Ronge RCMP have turned to the public for help in locating a missing girl.12-year-old Kiara Bird is reported missing from La Ronge and was last seen early Sunday morning at around 1:30 in the Bells ...

Nov 05, 2023