Tag Archives: People

North Battleford family preparing for another huge Halloween
Different holidays are extra special to different families. For some, it's Thanksgiving. Others, it's Christmas. For the Standinghorn family, it's Halloween without a doubt. Their house on Douglas Ave...
Oct 22, 2025

Nipawin native named to Canadian U17 World Challenge roster
Nineteen Western Hockey League (WHL) players were recently named to Canada's roster for the U17 Hockey Challenge, and one of them is from the northeast.Nipawin's own Blake Chorney, a current forward f...
Oct 22, 2025

Busy lead-up to Halloween in the northeast
There are plenty of fun events for families in the northeast as Halloween approaches. The Marguerite Riel Centre (MRC) is hosting the Halloween Family Dance Tuesday, Oct. 28 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the K...
Oct 22, 2025

Getting to know Battlefords North Stars goaltender Kaeden Serpa
Playing in his first year with the North Stars, netminder Kaeden Serpa is now living in his third province in Canada at just twenty-years-old. Serpa was raised in Burlington, Ontario which is about an...
Oct 22, 2025

LLRIB mourning respected Elder
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) is saddened to announce the passing of Elder John Paul (JP) McKenzie.A media release issued Wednesday describes McKenzie as a respected leader, teacher, and lifelo...
Oct 22, 2025

'We’ve had to cut back': Saskatchewan food banks strain under inflation pressure
As inflation in the province continues to rise, local food banks are noticing an increased dependency by the community. The latest statistics show Saskatchewan's inflation rate rose to 2.6 per cent, u...
Oct 22, 2025

Meet Teddy Munro, the First Nation officer shaping Saskatchewan's Marshals Service
When Teddy Munro looks at Saskatchewan's newest police service, he sees more than a new badge.He sees an opportunity to rebuild trust between law enforcement and Indigenous communities.The veteran RCM...
Oct 22, 2025

Late Melfort teacher honored by student-made memorial flag
A late Melfort teacher at Reynolds Central School will forever be memorialized thanks to a new student-made flag that flies at the school grounds.Jeff Gendall passed away during last year's school ter...
Oct 22, 2025

WATCH: A ride along with a Prince Albert school bus driver
As dozens of children climb onto his bus, Don Filteau greets them with a pleasant hello. One or two children even get questioned as to why they are not wearing a jacket.Monday was School Bus Driver Ap...
Oct 21, 2025
Blue Jays edging Mariners a bittersweet moment for Saskatchewan’s Andrew Albers
The Toronto Blue Jays took down the Seattle Mariners 4-3 in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series (ALCS) - a result that comes a little bittersweet to Andrew Albers. The North Battleford n...
Oct 21, 2025