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RCMP continue to search for man missing for nearly seven months

The Rosthern RCMP continue to search for 48-year-old Leslie Peesker.He was last seen on Oct. 14, 2021 riding his bike by a gas station on Highway 11 near Rosthern. He was reported missing on Dec. 22, ...

May 04, 2022

Local high schools see strong showing at badminton districts

For the first time in three years, the best in high school badminton from the surrounding area gathered together for senior and junior districts, taking place this year in Wilkie (senior) and John Pau...

May 04, 2022

18U Beavers see opening weekend success

With the crack of the bat, the Battlefords 18U Beavers hit the road over the weekend to open their AA baseball season with back to backs Saturday in Moose Jaw and Sunday in Regina. Winning two of thei...

May 02, 2022

Saturday night sellout headlines memorable 50th year for North Battleford Rodeo

The stands were packed and the cheering loud at the Access Communications Centre over the weekend for the 50th North Battleford Kinsmen Indoor Rodeo. Close to 6,000 people attended the event over the ...

May 02, 2022

Battlefords legend, Rueben Mayes reflects on induction to Sask. Sports Hall of Fame

From the community football fields of the Battlefords to the most legendary stadiums in American college football and the NFL, it's no secret North Battleford's Rueben Mayes is among the most accompli...

Apr 29, 2022

North Stars Harroch commits to Simon Fraser University

It will be a coming home for Battlefords North Stars goaltender, Michael Harroch this fall, as the Stars' 2022 Playoff MVP is B.C. bound, having announced his commitment to Simon Fraser University for...

Apr 29, 2022

Battlefords locals Anderson, Taylor talk commitment to hometown North Stars

From their earliest days in grassroots hockey, to breaking in together with the U15 Barons and later the U18 Stars, it's been quite a hockey journey already for Battlefords locals, Kobie Anderson and ...

Apr 28, 2022

Local golf courses ready for opening weekend

The grass is trimmed and the sun should be shining this weekend as golf courses around the area tee off for the first time this spring. North Battleford Golf and Country Club North Battleford Golf and...

Apr 28, 2022

Four Corner Boxing makes knockout impression at Alberta Golden Gloves

North Battleford's Four Corner Boxing Club came out swinging over the weekend with two gold medals and a bronze at this year's Alberta Golden Gloves Championship.Three athletes from the local club com...

Apr 27, 2022

Martin Bishop sworn in to Meadow Lake City Council

Meadow Lake has filled the seats at city council.Martin Bishop was sworn in as the latest councillor in Meadow Lake during Monday evening's council meeting. A former auto repair shop owner, Bishop has...

Apr 27, 2022