Battlefords

Mountie talks about gang issues in Saskatchewan

Gangs in Saskatchewan are moving beyond major cities and into smaller communities, using social media and music to recruit young people. Women in gangs are also playing increasingly violent roles, Cpl...

Mar 27, 2025

Measles exposure risk in N.Battleford and Saskatoon

If 10 people are in a room that previously had a person in the infectious period of measles and had coughed in it, nine of those people would become infected. The disease, one of the most contagious i...

Mar 27, 2025

Sask. Marshals first regional headquarters to open in North Battleford this fall

The Saskatchewan Marshals Service (SMS) will establish its first regional headquarters in North Battleford this fall.The headquarters will house an Inspector, 10 Marshals, and civilian support staff."...

Mar 27, 2025

Man arrested following death in Pelican Lake

One man is in custody following a death at Pelican Lake First Nation Wednesday.Craig Thomas, age 32, is charged with manslaughter, and appeared in front of a North Battleford Provincial Court judge.Sp...

Mar 27, 2025

North Stars drop Game 4 at home

It was a tough one last night for the Battlefords North Stars at the Access Communications Centre as they ended up losing 3-2 in overtime to the Weyburn Red Wings in Game 4 of their playoff series.For...

Mar 27, 2025

Animal abuse trial begins in N.Battleford provincial court

The horse was lying partially upright. Its hind legs were splayed open and its head and muzzle cocked and at an angle. From where the two animal protection officers, the veterinarian and property owne...

Mar 26, 2025

Battlefords dancers dazzle with top honours at Medicine Hat competition

Eleven-year-old Charlie Lehman from the Battlefords showed out at the Diamond Dance Xtreme competition in Medicine Hat, Alta. last weekend, earning a DIAMOND standing for her contemporary solo, an hon...

Mar 26, 2025

North Battleford raises traffic fines, targets violations in bylaw overhaul

North Battleford is shifting gears on traffic enforcement, increasing fines and rolling out new restrictions to keep roads safer.City council voted Monday to amend its traffic bylaw, introducing highe...

Mar 26, 2025

Tough third period leads to North Stars loss in Game 3

Last night, the Battlefords North Stars were back at the Access Communications Centre for Game 3 of their playoff series against the Weyburn Red Wings and ended up losing 5-3 to go down 2-1 in the ser...

Mar 26, 2025

North Battleford seeks $36.6M federal grant for major water upgrades

City council voted Monday to apply for $36.6 million in federal funding to upgrade North Battleford's aging water infrastructure, focusing on critical areas that serve downtown, the west side, and maj...

Mar 25, 2025