Battlefords

Freezing rain turns to snow

Drivers are advised to check the weather conditions before venturing out as there are some areas near the Battlefords and Meadow Lake that are facing poor road conditions. According to the latest upda...

Dec 27, 2024

Collision on Highway 17 claims life of 24-year-old man from Lloydminster

A 24-year-old man from Lloydminster died in a collision on Dec.24 on Highway 17 ,approximately five kilometers north of Lloydminster.The tragic crash involved a pick-up truck and a semi-truck. That mo...

Dec 27, 2024

Family tradition; Klassen connects the community through Christmas

Christmas is the one time of year that seems to bring people together in the most magical of ways, from exchanging a simple "Merry Christmas" and singing Christmas carols to helping someone get their ...

Dec 25, 2024

Ring in the New Year at the Agrivilla Dec. 31

As the first day of winter settles in, the world looks to the start of a new year. With the proverbial ball is set to drop, a party awaits at the Battlefords Agricultural Society, lest old acquaintanc...

Dec 24, 2024

Icy roads and bare condition stretches across N.B. and M.L.

Highways in North Battleford, Meadow Lake, and the surrounding areas are partially covered in ice and snow, with some sections experiencing pavement frost and ice. However, as of Christmas Eve morning...

Dec 24, 2024

'It's a beacon of hope that someone cares': Battlefords food bank provides hampers to over 1,000 people in need

The Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre (BDFRC) distributed hundreds of Christmas food hampers on Monday to address food insecurity in the community during the festive season.With each hampe...

Dec 24, 2024

Lloyd Man charged with drug trafficking

A 55-year-old man will appear in Lloydminster court in mid-January after being charged with drug trafficking. According to police, Lloydminster RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS) and the Alberta...

Dec 23, 2024

Klippers double up North Stars to end first half of season

It was the last game of 2024 for the Battlefords North Stars on Saturday at the Access Communications Centre, and after a tough fought game, ended up losing to the Kinderlsey Klippers, 6-3.In the firs...

Dec 22, 2024

Geering sentenced to 7 years for mother's death

In Battleford this morning, the victim impact statement of Cherie Curry, the daughter of homicide victim Beatrice Geering, rang out in the quiet King's Bench courtroom as Walter Geering listened, wait...

Dec 20, 2024

'It's a castle': NBCHS student heading to Colgate University on full-ride

For Ruhan Yi, Friday the 13th was anything but a day of bad luck. Roughly three weeks ago, the Grade 12 student from North Battleford Comprehensive High School had sent off an application to a prestig...

Dec 20, 2024