Events

Meadow Lake area trapper to share stories during Aboriginal Storytelling Month

Returning to nature for traditional land-based practices is part of Duane Iron's story. The longtime Indigenous trapper and fur seller from Canoe Lake First Nation will recount many of his experiences...

Teena Monteleone Jan 25, 2024

SIIT to celebrate career centre in La Loche with grand opening January 25

Celebrating the completion of their tenth career centre, the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) hosted a grand opening in the new La Loche Pop-Up Centre on Thurs.According to a news ...

Jan 25, 2024

'Oppenheimer' dominates Oscar nominees, Gerwig passed over for best director

NEW YORK (AP) - After a tumultuous movie year marred by strikes and work stoppages, the Academy Awards showered nominations Tuesday on Christopher Nolan's blockbuster biopic, "Oppenheimer," which came...

Jan 23, 2024

Second day of teachers' strike sees another big turnout in Battlefords-Meadow Lake area

Teachers once again were out in their snow pants and toques walking the pavement in North Battleford and Meadow Lake today on the second day of strike action. The Saskatchewan Teachers Federation (STF...

Jan 22, 2024

Vintage snowmobile racers revving up to thrill crowds

When it comes to snowmobiling, modern technology offers superior handling and performance...but vintage snowmobile riders will tell you there is nothing quite like riding a machine that you know has a...

Jan 22, 2024

Battlefords Trail Breakers Snowmobile Club to host 2024 provincial festival

Get ready for some snow fun for the family! The Battlefords Trail Breakers Snowmobile Club are gearing up to host the Provincial Snowmobile Festival on February 23 and 24.This is the first time the Ba...

Jan 19, 2024

A four-part series on horse ownership coming to Meadow Lake

The first session of an open forum on horse ownership is trotting up to Meadow Lake this weekend.The idea came up when a number of Kelly Friedrich's riding students approached her about buying horses....

Jan 16, 2024

STF plans rallies across province during one-day teacher strike

Rallies have been scheduled to take place across Saskatchewan on Tuesday during the one-day teacher's strike.The Saskatchewan Teachers Federation (STF) announced the temporary work stoppage last week,...

Jan 15, 2024

AAA Stars to host P.A. Mintos at Flying Dust this weekend

The Battlefords AAA Stars are taking their game on the road this weekend, for a neutral-site contest in front of a new crowd, at Pineridge Ford Place at Flying Dust First Nation. Playing host to the P...

Jan 12, 2024

Table Mountain eyes January 20th opening date

It is the latest start to the season for Table Mountain in years but for those around the Battlefords and region eagerly awaiting to hit the slopes, the wait shouldn't be much longer.General manager, ...

Jan 10, 2024