Category Archives: Battlefords
North Battleford council to weigh cannabis store cap, shipping container rules and feel hikes
North Battleford city council will face a mix of policy questions and cost adjustments Monday night, including a request to limit cannabis retailers, possible changes to shipping container regulations...
Feb 23, 2026 A picture taken during a previous council meeting at the Don Ross Council Chamber in North Battleford. (Image Credit: battlefordsNOW staff)
Telemiracle Week begins
Kinsmen Telemiracle is celebrating its 50th anniversary and leading up to the big show that runs February 28 to March 1, this week has been proclaimed Telemiracle Week."Year after year, Saskatchewan p...
Feb 22, 2026 Last year's Telemiracle raised more than $5.7 million. (Image Credit: Telemiracle/Facebook)
Coldest Night of the Year walk to support TYS after provincial funding cut
Battleford's Territorial Youth Services (TYS) is gearing up for its biggest fundraiser of the year. On Feb. 28, community members will walk in support of the efforts of TYS for the 'Coldest Night of t...
Feb 21, 2026 2025 Coldest Night of the Year in North Battleford on Feb. 22, 2025. (Image Credit: Kenneth Cheung/battlefordsNOW)
Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sharks reflect on clinching first place
After a weekend sweep over Swift Current, the Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sharks have clinched the first-place spot in the Saskatchewan Female U18 AAA Hockey League, as well as a first-round bye in the ...
Feb 20, 2026 The Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sharks will have a bye in the first round of the playoffs for the second consecutive year. (Image Credit: Byron Hildebrand Photography/Facebook)
Two women charged after gun discharged during altercation in North Battleford
Two women have been arrested and charged in relation to a firearm discharge in North Battleford. On Feb 16, at approximately 10:15 p.m., Battlefords RCMP received a report of an altercation outside a ...
Feb 19, 2026 RCMP file photo. (Image Credit: Saskatchewan RCMP)
Red Pheasant Cree Nation celebrates success at fourth annual Winterfest
Red Pheasant Cree Nation's Chief is highlighting a job well done after a weekend of sporting events. For three days, athletes gathered at the First Nation to participate in the fourth annual Winterfes...
Feb 19, 2026 Local Chiefs dropping the puck during opening ceremonies at Winterfest. (Image Credit: Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs/ Facebook)
Man arrested after high-speed chase in stolen semi near North Battleford
A man has been arrested and charged after fleeing from RCMP in a stolen semi-truck near North Battleford. On Feb 18, at approximately 7:30 a.m., Battlefords RCMP attempted to perform a traffic stop on...
Feb 19, 2026 (Image Credit: File photo/battlefordsNOW)
Stories of compassion to take centre stage at Battlefords Healthcare Heroes celebration
A Battlefords family says a local doctor didn't just treat their father's cancer - they treated him with humanity.In a nomination submitted to the Battlefords Healthcare Foundation, the family describ...
Feb 19, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 4456822 © Diego Vito Cervo | Dreamstime.com)
North Battleford’s Anchor and Thread receives $100K to help end gender-based violence
North Battleford's Anchor and Thread Community Services is one of 10 organizations in Saskatchewan that will receive funding to help end gender-based violence. The organization will receive $100,000 o...
Feb 18, 2026 Anchor and Thread Community Services. (Image Credit: ID 128979149 © motortion | Dreamstime.com)
Rider pride on display as Grey Cup visits North Battleford
Green is the colour, football is the game. That's what fans sang as they stood in line; smiles drawn across their faces as they awaited a photo with the Grey Cup and Saskatchewan's own, Logan Ferland....
Feb 18, 2026 A Rider fan posing with the Grey Cup and Logan Ferland at the Grey Cup Community Tour in North Battleford. (Image Credit: Alyssa Rudolph)