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Equipment stolen

Story:A wide array of small equipment and supplies was stolen from a Maidstone business Sometime between 6:30 p.m. Sept. 27 and 8:30 a.m Sept. 28. Taken were numerous lawn mowers, battery chargers, booster cables and extension cords.
NEIGHBOURLY ADVICE ACCORDING TO ED - A gift that keeps on giving

NEIGHBOURLY ADVICE ACCORDING TO ED - A gift that keeps on giving

"Is this all you do - see people in and out the door?" Ed asked me at WalMart. Ed was in Yorkton for machinery parts and his wife, Ruby, wanted to stop at our store.
Junior Vikings run wild in Prince Albert

Junior Vikings run wild in Prince Albert

Ground and pound is common football strategy and the North Battleford Comprehensive High School Junior Vikings used the strategy to perfection against Prince Albert Carlton.
Preserving a holy history

Preserving a holy history

After celebrating their 105th anniversary this August, the Notre Dame Parish is donating a DVD and booklet, outlining the congregation's extensive history in North Battleford, to the City of North Battleford Historic Archives.
The man who saved Fort Battleford

The man who saved Fort Battleford

Joseph Anderson, a turn of the century clergyman, once said "There is nothing that solidifies and strengthens a nation like the reading of the nation's own history, whether that history is recorded in books, or embodied in customs, institutions and m
Midget Stars kickoff season with split at home

Midget Stars kickoff season with split at home

It took five games, but Battlefords hockey fans finally witnessed a regular season win at the Civic Centre.
A little something for everyone

A little something for everyone

The annual North Battleford Lions Club Toy and Farm Equipment Show and Sale saw hundreds of people flocking to the Exhibition Grounds last weekend, whether in search of a unique antique, a toy tractor for a future farmer, or a new rifle just in time

Boy hit by car in hit-and-run

The RCMP are looking for the public's help in connection to a hit-and-run incident where a 13-year-old boy was struck by a car. The incident happened around 8 p.m. Sept.
CEY WHAT? - Time to grow the league

CEY WHAT? - Time to grow the league

After all of Saskatchewan is back on the bandwagon, the climb to the top of the CFL's West Division heats up since Calgary went into a bit of a funk.

AAA Sharks attacked by Saskatoon Stars

Tuesday marked the beginning of the Saskatchewan Female Midget AAA Hockey League and the Battleford AAA Sharks made the short trip to Saskatoon to start the season. They started the season, but weren't necessarily ready, as they lost 11-0.
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