Category Archives: Battlefords
Meadow Lake area flooding stabilizes as crews continue response, officials say
Flooding in the Meadow Lake region is holding steady as conditions stabilize, with crews still responding on the ground as cooler weather slows further water movement.During a media technical briefing...
9h ago Emergency crews and volunteers fill sandbags in the Rural Municipality of Meadow Lake as part of ongoing flood response efforts. (Image Credit: The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency)
“It’s a nice historic piece”: 1953 tow truck restoration nears completion
Years of hard work, and a lot of heart, are paying off for Battlefords Vintage Automobile Club. Roughly eight years ago, members took on the restoration project for a 1953 Chevrolet tow truck. Work is...
13h ago The original Lighthouse Service tow truck compared to the vehicle now. (Image Credit: Battlefords Vintage Automobile Club)
Battlefords Humane Society at max capacity as they look to push adoptions
The Battlefords Humane Society is currently searching for people looking to adopt cats and dogs as the shelter is at max capacity. They are currently offering 50% off all adoptions until they are no l...
Apr 22, 2026 The Battlefords Humane Society is at max capacity as they try to find their animals new homes. (Image Credit: Ryan Lambert/battlefordsNOW Staff)
'A big summer ahead of us': Sask. Indian Relay team charges toward Calgary Stampede and Muckleshoot Gold Cup
The horses aren't racing yet.Not really.On a cold Prairie spring, they move in a steady routine instead - building strength, finding their breath again after a winter off. In the saddle, Jay Peeaychew...
Apr 22, 2026 Jay Peeaychew rides Kiton, also known as “Ice,” during a past Indian Relay race. The seven-year-old California-bred horse serves as the Black Bear Indian Relay team’s starter and is entering his second season in relay competition. (Image Credit: Black Bear Indian Relay Team)
BATC donates $20K to support Battlefords Ag Society renovations
Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs (BATC) Community Development Corporation (CDC) has donated $20,000 to Battlefords Agricultural Society to help support renovations on the exterior of the Agrivilla bui...
Apr 22, 2026 An Ag society representative (left) with Tracy Benson of BATC CDC (right) outside of the Agrivilla. (Image Credit: Battlefords Ag Society)
Truck backs into Turtleford diner; no injuries reported
It's not your typical drive-thru. A truck backed into Dede's Diner in Turtleford on Tuesday afternoon, but no one was injured.According to a release issued Wednesday, officers were called around 3:40 ...
Apr 22, 2026 A truck remains lodged inside the front of Dede’s Diner in Turtleford after backing into the building on Monday, April 21, 2026. (Image Credit: Iskoo Aw/Facebook, originally submitted to Dan Gary/The Border Pulse)
North Battleford steps up enforcement after spike in stop sign violations
The City of North Battleford is advising the public of increased enforcement at the intersection of Douglas Avenue and Territorial Drive. Intersection of Douglas Avenue and Territorial Drive in North ...
Apr 22, 2026 (Image Credit: battlefordsNOW Staff)
RCMP look for man wanted for shooting gun in Big River First Nation
A man who is suspected of shooting a gun following an altercation with a woman on the Big River First Nation, is wanted by RCMP. Blaine Keenatch is charged with several gun charges and assault. He is ...
Apr 21, 2026 Blaine Keenatch has a warrant for his arrest. (Image Credit: submitted/RCMP)
North Battleford moves to tighten taxi rules amid oversight gaps
North Battleford is moving to tighten taxi regulations after officials acknowledged gaps in oversight, including issues tracking drivers, vehicles and complaints.A draft vehicle-for-hire bylaw present...
Apr 21, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 159939776 © Syda Productions | Dreamstime.com)
Three arrested, one wanted after North Battleford municipal break-in
Three people have been arrested, and one is wanted by RCMP after a break-in at a municipal building. On March 20, around 3:30 a.m., Battlefords RCMP received a report of a break and enter at a buildin...
Apr 21, 2026 Wanted man by Battlefords RCMP. (Image Credit: Saskatchewan RCMP)