Tag Archives: People

New director of community services in Melfort
The City of Melfort has named a new director of community services.Rob Lok has been hired to look after all city planning, the city's real estate portfolio and all the city facilities and parks.Lok co...
Aug 05, 2022

ACT supports community with donations
The Associated Canadian Travelers (ACT) are showing support for community organizations in the Battlefords. ACT donated $5,000 to the Battlefords Community Players, $5,000 to the Royal Canadian Legion...
Aug 05, 2022

New head coach ready to reach the promised land
The Carrot River Outback Thunder will be heading into the new season with a different head coach at the helm.Back in mid-June, the team hired Brian Noad as their new head coach and vice president of H...
Aug 04, 2022

Senior baseball provincials swing into action Friday
It's a beautiful weekend for a ball game as senior baseball provincials are set to kick off across Saskatchewan. Running Aug. 5-7, the weekend will see the North Battleford Beavers, Wilkie Brewers, St...
Aug 04, 2022

Eston's Crazy Corn and Eston's Place gives youth new zest for life
A local youth with a lot of ambition and a drive to succeed has turned his popcorn sales side-project into a full-fledged business.Eston's Crazy Corn and Eston's Place officially launched in North Bat...
Aug 04, 2022

WDM planning for "History In Motion" event
The Western Development Museum (WDM) in North Battleford is gearing up to host a fun event called "History In Motion." The show will take place Saturday, Aug. 20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with activities...
Aug 03, 2022

Rivers West names roster for U13 District Showcase
Softball will be front and center later this month as the U13 District Showcase is coming to the region in the Town of Battleford, Aug. 19-21. Taking place at the Battleford Flats' diamonds #1 and #2,...
Aug 03, 2022

Bandits soak up experience at Canadian Olympian's skills camp
Four members of the Battlefords Bandits softball program hit the road to Saskatoon earlier this week to hone their skills under the guidance of a national medalist in the sport. Bandits Emily Hango, L...
Aug 03, 2022

Sweetgrass archer shines with sportsmanship at Tony Cote Summer Games
Some things in life are worth more than their weight in gold. Sweetgrass First Nation's Lyrik Albert had a weekend to remember at her first-ever Tony Cote First Nations Summer Games, winning the gold ...
Aug 02, 2022

Lane Lambert ready to lead Islanders next season
Lane Lambert is the new head coach of the New York Islanders, heading into the upcoming 2022/23 season.For Lambert, who was born and raised in Melfort, this will be his first-ever National Hockey Leag...
Aug 02, 2022