Tag Archives: People

Local farmers talk about heat wave after effect
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. - Crops did not take kindly to last weeks heat wave, local farmers say. There were some setbacks, and farmers are now hoping for rain sooner rather than later. "At this point we'r...
Jul 06, 2021

Heritage Centre re-opens to the community
As COVID-19 restrictions come to a close, many places are opening their doors back open to the public.Prince Albert's Community Heritage Centre opened their doors on June 24th after being closed for t...
Jul 06, 2021

Starycki family adjusting to life back at home
It has been an ongoing journey for 13-year-old Nate Starycki and his family as they navigate his adjustment following transplant surgery, especially has they prepare for another new normal this summer...
Jul 06, 2021

Battlefords Minor Hockey announces 2021 Scholarship Award recipients
The Battlefords Minor Hockey Association (BMHA) Board of Directors have announced their scholarship winners for 2021. Locals Matthew Van Stone and Brandon Holhoyi of John Paul II Collegiate will each ...
Jul 05, 2021

Emmanuel Pentecostal Fellowship Church building sold
The Emmanuel Pentecostal Fellowship [EPF], the local Pentecostal church in the Battlefords, are looking forward to making plans for the future after selling their building in North Battleford.The high...
Jul 05, 2021

Former Mustang Captain, SJHL Champion signs pro contract in England
A former Melfort Mustangs fan favourite has signed his first career pro hockey contract.Tristan Frei has signed a deal to play for the Guildford Flames in England's Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL) for ...
Jul 05, 2021

Twin Rivers Curling Club announces new G.M. among personnel updates for fall 2021
North Battleford's Twin Rivers Curling Club has made a couple of changes to their front office in preparation for the 2021-22 curling season. Kathy McNinch has been named the club's new general manage...
Jul 05, 2021

Notice Nature: a new creative way to encourage outdoor play, education in community
The North Saskatchewan River Basin Council has announced the launch of a new Youth Engagement Initiative, known as Notice Nature. Available across the region, in centres such as North Battleford, Prin...
Jul 03, 2021

North Stars' graduates reflect on high school experience
It was a big week for three members of the Battlefords North Stars, as forwards Jake Southgate and Tanner Klimpke, and defenceman Zane Florence, celebrated their Grade 12 graduation from North Battlef...
Jul 02, 2021

Accessible features coming to more Sask. provincial parks
Saskatchewan is making its provincial parks more accessible and inclusive."Provincial parks are for people of all ages and abilities," Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Laura Ross said in a media rele...
Jul 01, 2021