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Wayne Pruden Memorial Golf Tournament sees strong turnout for 26th year

The Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation held their 26th annual Wayne Pruden Memorial Golf Tournament Tuesday in North Battleford. Taking place at North Battleford Golf and Country Club, executive di...

Jun 08, 2022

Over 100 newcomers in Prince Albert in three months mean resources needed

In the last three months, over 100 refugees have been re-located to Prince Albert, a move that is stretching some of the resources at the YWCA. Donna Brooks, who heads the YWCA, said that one thing th...

Jun 08, 2022

North Stars ready for AGM, inaugural Season Ticket BBQ

The fall hockey season may still be three months away, but for the Battlefords North Stars, the team is keeping busy with events in the community over the next month. The club will hold their first ev...

Jun 08, 2022

WDM Museum holds grand opening for Refuge Exhibit

Stories of those who've fled their homes will be on display in North Battleford moving forward this summer.Western Development Museum (WDM) North Battleford held the official opening for the Refuge Ca...

Jun 08, 2022

Ryan Taylor sets provincial track record in Regina

Coming off a district performance to remember in his hometown, North Battleford's Ryan Taylor turned heads and put his name in the provincial track and field record books over the weekend in Regina. R...

Jun 07, 2022

Battlefords athletes shine at track provincials

It was a strong showing for local athletes representing the Battle West District at Track and Field Provincials in Regina over the weekend. North Battleford Comprehensive High SchoolGrade 11, Ryan Tay...

Jun 07, 2022

'Why we Pride': La Ronge mayor returns from eyeopening Lithuania trip

It was an eye-opening trip for La Ronge Mayor Colin Ratushniak who participated in Baltic Pride in Vilnius, Lithuania earlier this week. He was invited by the Office of the Embassy of Canada to speak ...

Jun 06, 2022

Sakewew High School kick off 20th Anniversary Basketball Series

It was a great day to hit the hardwood at North Battleford's Sakewew High School, as the school kicked off Day 1 of their 20th Anniversary Alumni Basketball Series. A two-day event that will resume ag...

Jun 06, 2022

Rick and Jennifer Robins leave behind everlasting legacy

June 27 will mark a bittersweet moment, both for the community and Captain Rick and Jennifer Robins, as they are set to begin a new journey.The couple, who have run the Salvation Army for the past sev...

Jun 06, 2022

Snarr joins Hammond in St. Norbert

There will be yet another former Melfort Mustang suiting up for the St. Norbert College Green Knights this upcoming 2022/23 seasonMark Snarr, a 2001-born defenceman, has joined fellow graduate, Curtis...

Jun 06, 2022