Battlefords

To get timely blood work patients are travelling, paying for private appointments

**This story was updated on April 1 to include comments from the Ministry of HealthFrom time to time, Shelley Gordon needs to adjust her medication. She has a thyroid condition and on occasion needs a...

Mar 31, 2025

North Battleford weighs mutimillion-dollar cost of new arena versus renovation

The Civic Centre is nearing its final buzzer, and the city is weighing its next move.A feasibility study by Nustadia Recreation, set to be presented at tonight's Planning Committee meeting, outlines t...

Mar 31, 2025

No charges for RCMP after woman’s in-custody death in Wilkie: SIRT

Mounties involved in a case where a woman died in custody will not face charges following an investigation by Saskatchewan's Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT).The report, released Monday, states o...

Mar 31, 2025

Sharks historic season comes to an end

Last night, the Battlefords AAA Sharks historic season came to an end at the Battleford Arena as they lost 6-1 to the Saskatoon Stars in the final game of the Sask. Female U18 AAA Hockey League champi...

Mar 30, 2025

Rask OT winner keeps North Stars playoff run alive

There was no shortage of action last night at Crescent Point Place in Weyburn as the Battlefords North Stars won 4-3 in overtime on a goal from Jace Rask to beat the Weyburn Red Wings and force Game 6...

Mar 30, 2025

‘We can’t work in silos’: First annual Gang Prevention Symposium inspires youth to build a better community

Growing up in North Battleford, Wyatt Freeman saw firsthand the struggles many young people face in his community.Raised in a single-parent family, he often felt the weight of responsibility on his sh...

Mar 29, 2025

Regional leaders to meet on March 31 for the future of Civic centre

The City of North Battleford's Planning Committee will hold a special meeting on March 31, gathering the leadership of the region to focus on the future of the Access Communications Centre."It's speci...

Mar 29, 2025

Day three of animal abuse trial details poor conditions of cats and dogs

Editor's note: the following includes coarse language and disturbing descriptions of animal abuse and may not be suitable for all readers. Reader discretion is advised. The gasp coming from the defens...

Mar 28, 2025

No mail for Prince Albert on Friday, yellow alert issued for North Battleford

Bad weather has led Canada Post to issue red alerts for three communities in Saskatchewan, including Prince Albert. A red service alert means that delivery has been suspended for the day. No mail coll...

Mar 28, 2025

RCMP seize drugs, weapons in Turtleford bust

Three people are facing charges after the Saskatchewan RCMP seized cocaine, a sawed-off shotgun and cash during a bust on Wednesday.Police searched a home in Turtleford, arresting five people-one who ...

Mar 28, 2025