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Meota Combines prepare for upcoming senior hockey provincials
The brackets for the senior hockey provincials were announced earlier this week and the Meota Combines will be playing in the tournament for the first time ever. They will be playing in the 'D' bracke...
Jan 15, 2026

Search warrants in Saskatoon, Radisson lead North Battleford RCMP to cache of weapons, drugs
Saskatchewan RCMP's North Battleford Crime Reduction Team-Gang Task Force has charged a Saskatoon man following the seizure of fentanyl, methamphetamine, opioids and firearms during searches at reside...
Jan 15, 2026

A mix of conditions on area highways
The fluctuation in temperatures this week, coupled with today's strong winds, have made driving conditions less than ideal in parts of the province. Travel is not recommended on all area highways surr...
Jan 15, 2026
Suspect arrested more than a year after $130K stolen from Lloydminster ATM
Lloydminster RCMP arrested a Calgary woman in connection with a break-and-enter at an ATM that resulted in the theft of more than $130,000 in cash.The incident occurred in the late morning of Dec. 29,...
Jan 15, 2026

One man charged, another wanted after firearm discharged inside home on MGBHLM First Nation
One man has been charged and another remains at large after a firearm was discharged inside a residence on Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man (MGBHLM) First Nation on Monday. Battlefords RCMP were ...
Jan 15, 2026

North West College to deliver full education degree through U of R partnership
Students in northwest Saskatchewan will soon be able to complete an entire Bachelor of Education degree closer to home through a new partnership between North West College (NWC) and the University of ...
Jan 15, 2026

Twin Rivers Curling Club receives $10K through annual donation
With junior curling numbers on the rise, a longtime partnership between the Battlefords Hotel Association and Twin Rivers Curling Club is helping ensure the sport remains accessible to the community. ...
Jan 15, 2026

Applications Open for Ness Creek Music Festival Performers
Applications for main stage and after hours performers are closing soon for the 2026 Ness Creek Music Festival, and this is your final chance to be part of the magic in the forest.If you're interested...
Jan 15, 2026
Canadian citizen has died in Iran as anti-government protests continue: Anand
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says a Canadian citizen has died in Iran as anti-government protests continue across the country.In a social media post, Anand says the Canadian died "at the hands...
Jan 15, 2026

John Paul II Crusaders and Aerial Athletics Cheer teams see success in Warman
The Winter Knockout Cheer Tournament was held in Warman on Jan. 10, and the Battlefords had a pair of clubs participate: Aerial Cheer Athletics Club, and John Paul II Crusaders. With Aerial Cheer Athl...
Jan 15, 2026