Battlefords

Wanted man arrested in North Battleford after a standoff with RCMP officers

Two men were arrested and charged with drug trafficking on Wednesday in North Battleford, one of whom had an outstanding warrant. Last night, around 6 p.m., the Saskatchewan RCMP's North Battleford Cr...

Jan 09, 2025

Snowmobile sales hit new heights in Battlefords this winter

A Saskatchewan powersports dealership has seen a surge in snowmobile sales this winter, selling out nearly 87 per cent of its stock since the start of the season.Anthony Leece, the regional sales mana...

Jan 09, 2025

Inquest into RCMP shooting death of Trent Angus to begin next month in North Battleford

An inquest set to begin in February will examine the death of 33-year-old Trent Angus, who was shot and killed by RCMP officers after allegedly firing a handgun at the Mounties.According to a Ministry...

Jan 09, 2025

Hounds hand North Stars first loss of 2025

The Battlefords North Stars took their first loss of the new year Wednesday night at the Access Communications Centre as they lost 5-3 to the Notre Dame Hounds.Notre Dame got a goal nearing the midway...

Jan 09, 2025

The latest RCMP report shows rising crime and calls in Battleford

Battlefords RCMP's latest quarterly report shows that calls for service and overall crime rates increased in 2024 compared to 2023 in the town of Battleford.Commander Jesse Gilbert presented last year...

Jan 08, 2025

'Protect your loved ones': CSOs give out 60 car seats with SGI fund

Besides getting a $175 ticket, parents in the Battefords will also get a free booster seat.Community Safety Officers (CSOs) in North Battleford received an SGI grant to give out 60 child safety seats ...

Jan 08, 2025

Delegations have their say at first N.Battleford public budget meeting

Beefing up library security funding and an increase for the Battlefords Humane Society were among the asks in the first of three potential public meetings during the City of North Battleford's budgeta...

Jan 08, 2025

North Stars stay flawless in 2025 to end Melfort’s win streak

The Battlefords North Stars grabbed their third win in a row at the Access Communications Centre Tuesday night as they beat the Melfort Mustangs 3-1 to end that team's 17-game win streak.Right out of ...

Jan 08, 2025

Sask. Marshals Service launch raises staffing concerns in Battlefords

The Saskatchewan Marshals Service (SMS) is expected to launch in the Battlefords during the spring/summer of 2025. Still, it remains uncertain whether it will ease officers' workloads or exacerbate th...

Jan 07, 2025

Important week ahead for the North Stars

After winning their first two games of 2025 this past weekend against the Nipawin Hawks, the Battlefords North Stars' record improved to 17-10-3-2 on the season for 39 points, keeping them at their sp...

Jan 07, 2025