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Amber Stewart honoured with provincial Distinguished Service Award

Amber Stewart first became a social worker to advocate for the vulnerable and give them a voice. She continues to do that and more. The Battlefords and Area Sexual Assault Centre (BASAC) executive dir...

May 30, 2022

North Stars spring camp sees fast pace, strong turnout

Fast and physical was the name of the game at Battlefords North Stars spring camp over the weekend. Prospects and team hopefuls from the U15 to U18 ranks came together vying for list positions, main c...

May 30, 2022

Former Mustang, Marco Lopez, commits to Waterloo University for 2022/23 season

Former Melfort Mustang and recent 2021/22 graduate, Marco Lopez, has committed to extending his hockey career.This fall, the 2001-born forward will begin his post-secondary hockey career out east, sui...

May 30, 2022

Meadow Lake kick starts Pride, commits to MLTC walk

Pride Month kicks off this week with celebration starting on Centre Street in Meadow Lake.City council approved Meadow Lake Pride's request to paint a rainbow crosswalk as part of the Pride 2022 celeb...

May 30, 2022

Radar search for graves to start at Battleford Industrial School

Preparations began Friday for radar searches for unmarked children's graves at the former Battleford Industrial School site. Last year ground searches were done at the site of the St. Henri Residentia...

May 28, 2022

Chamber Golf Challenge 'a hit' in community

Just under 140 golfers from the business community took to the greens at North Battleford Golf and Country Club Friday, for the eighth annual Chamber Business Golf Challenge. Registration and kickoff ...

May 27, 2022

BRSI celebrates staff with Superhero Day

This past week, Battlefords Residential Services Inc. (BRSI) highlighted the daily efforts of staff.May 23-27 was declared Disability Service Professionals week by the province to celebrate the import...

May 27, 2022

Mustangs add sixth commit of off-season, third in last two days

The Melfort Mustangs are ramping up their efforts at re-tooling their team for the upcoming 2022/23 season.The Mustangs, who last appeared in the Canalta Cup final in 2019 and last won, when they did ...

May 27, 2022

Local athlete, Ryan Taylor makes mark at track districts

If the hockey rink is his second home for the winter months, the track and field pitch may just be local athlete, Ryan Taylor's summer vacation spot. Following a standout hockey season, patrolling the...

May 26, 2022

Track districts kick off in North Battleford

Off like a shot, Day 1 of Battle West Track and Field Districts took place at Centennial Park on Wednesday in North Battleford. Featuring close to 500 athletes from Grades 7-12 from Leoville to Lusela...

May 26, 2022