Category Archives: Battlefords
NBCHS brings awareness to missing and murdered Indigenous people with student-led school walk
Students, teachers and staff at North Battleford Comprehensive High School, as well as members of various Indigenous communities, came together May 13 for a walk to Eagles Landing in North Battleford....
10h ago The walk to raise awareness for missing and murdered indigenous people was brought upon by students at North Battleford Comprehensive High School. (Image Credit: Ryan Lambert/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Updated: Two suspects wanted after armed robbery on Thunderchild First Nation
UPDATE: On Wednesday afternoon around 4 p.m., Turtleford RCMP reported that they had arrested Phoenix Standingwater on Thunderchild First Nation. He appeared in court in Onion Lake. Police are still t...
12h ago (Image Credit: File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
PHOTO GALLERY: Racers inspire Battlefords youth ahead of Indian Relay weekend
Students in the Battlefords had the opportunity to interact with Indian Relay riders before a busy weekend of racing. Eighteen-year-old Kaleal Jackson from the team In It 2 Win It, is one of several r...
14h ago Youth in the Battlefords watch Indian Relay riders ahead of race weekend. (Image Credit: Alyssa Rudolph)
Missing teen located injured in North Battleford motel, man charged
A man has been charged with several offences after a teenager was reported missing in North Battleford. On April 25, at 6 p.m., Battlefords RCMP received a report of a missing teenage girl. The invest...
May 12, 2026 (Image Credit: Saskatchewan/RCMP)
From nurses to musicians, Battlefords honours community mental heath champions
For one evening in North Battleford, the focus shifted from mental health struggles to the people helping others through them.Musicians, nurses, housing workers, restaurant owners and longtime volunte...
May 12, 2026 Awards sit on display ahead of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Battlefords branch’s Champions of Mental Health awards event, themed Threads of Resilience, at the Chapel Gallery in North Battleford on May 9, 2026. (Image Credit: Kenneth Cheung/battlefordsNOW Staff)
North Battleford clears way for new apartment project, finalizes 2026 tax rates
North Battleford city council has approved a subdivision needed for a new apartment development in the city's Fairview Heights neighbourhood while also finalizing 2026 property tax rates.Council appro...
May 12, 2026 A map shows the location of city-owned land at 2430 Buhler Avenue in North Battleford, where city council has approved the sale of up to two acres for a proposed four-storey apartment development. (Image Credit: Google Map)
Women Entrepreneurs Week highlights Sask. farm ambassador
"A lot of times, especially in farming, people look at you and ask, 'Where's the man in charge?'" That's one of the biggest challenges Lisa Haynes has faced as a woman entrepreneur in agriculture. "Wh...
May 12, 2026 Lisa Haynes - owner of Farm Systems for Success. (Image Credit: Lisa Haynes/submitted)
Battlefords RCMP seeking public assistance locating person of interest in grandparent scam investigation
An individual who may have information regarding the grandparent scam has been identified by Battlefords RCMP. Police are asking for assistance from the public to confirm the identity of the individua...
May 12, 2026 Battlefords RCMP is attempting to locate this individual who may have information regarding the grandparent scam investigation. (Image Credit: RCMP)
Battlefords RCMP celebrate National Police Week with community barbecue
National Police Week is underway, and the Battlefords RCMP are marking the occasion with a community barbecue on Friday, May 15, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to stop by the Battlef...
May 11, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 25566294 © Grandmaisonc | Dreamstime.com)
Red Pheasant Cree Nation expands opportunities with new Operations and Maintenance Shop
Red Pheasant Cree Nation (RPCN) held a grand opening for its new Operation and Maintenance Shop which will aim to maintain various aspects of the community including road maintenance, sanitation, wate...
May 11, 2026 A ribbon cutting took place during the grand opening of the RPCN Operations and Maintenance Shop. (Image Credit: Alyssa Rudolph/ battlefordsNOW)