Tag Archives: People
Stories of pain and perseverance shared at Residential Schools conference
Those who endured and survived some of Canada's darkest moments in history came together for the start of a two-day conference in North Battleford.The Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs Inc. (BATC) and ...
2h ago
Williams scores OT winner to send North Stars to SJHL semis
Rylan Williams cashed in for his first career playoff goal just over five minutes into overtime Wednesday, to deliver the Battlefords North Stars a 3-2 win in Game 4 in Melville, and punch their ticke...
6h ago
Bell nets hat trick in five-point night to lead North Stars to Game 3 win
Just a week after being named the first-ever consecutive MVP in SJHL history, Battlefords North Stars' forward Kian Bell added another dazzling performance to his 'greatest hits' catalog, scoring a ha...
Mar 27, 2024
Cody Benson elected new chief of Red Pheasant Cree Nation
Red Pheasant Cree Nation has a new chief and council following the elections on March 18.Cody Benson was elected as chief. He is the son of Lux Benson, the former acting chief, who was re-elected as c...
Mar 25, 2024
U18 Northwest Sharks win AA provincial championship
The Northwest Sharks U18 AA team made history Sunday night in North Battleford, taking home a 2-1 win in Game 3 of their provincial final series with the Regina Rebels, to win their first provincial c...
Mar 24, 2024
The Metis flag is raised for the second year in Cando
Under a crisp and sunny blue sky, groups of students got to witness a special sight at Cando Community School. With more than one hundred pairs of eyes watching and the anthem playing, the Metis Natio...
Mar 22, 2024
N.B. Mayor, local Chamber offer positive reception to provincial budget
Following the release of the 2024-25 provincial budget, North Battleford Mayor, David Gillan and Battlefords Chamber of Commerce Chief Operating Officer, Linda Machniak weighed in on some of the key t...
Mar 21, 2024
North Stars Bell, Olsen headline SJHL Award winners
The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) announced its year-end award winners Wednesday, with a pair of Battlefords North Stars taking centre stage, and making history.Kian Bell became the first p...
Mar 20, 2024
Vikings senior basketball teams take regional hardware
North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) is coming off a strong showing at regionals, which saw the Vikings senior boys win 5A gold in Lloydminster, and the senior girls take home 5A bronze ...
Mar 19, 2024
Meota Combines complete three-peat, win fourth title in five seasons
For the third straight year - and fourth time in the last five seasons - the Meota Combines have staked their claim atop the senior hockey mountain, as Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League (SPHL) champi...
Mar 17, 2024