Battlefords

RCMP search underway for missing man in La Loche

A 23-year-old man was reported missing in La Loche on Monday and the RCMP is asking for public help to find him.According to the police, Tazz Piche was last seen on Circle Drive North at around 7 p.m....

Dec 17, 2024

Cockrill found in violation in one conflict of interest investigation, cleared in another

Saskatchewan's Conflict of Interest Commissioner concluded MLA and Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill breached conflict of interest regulations when it came to his father-in-law's business receiving gove...

Dec 17, 2024

Snow, wind and extreme cold coming to the Battlefords

Brace yourselves Battlefords, Jack Frost is coming back for another round. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, the community is on the outer track of a weather system that will bring a...

Dec 17, 2024

Big weekend ahead for North Stars before the Christmas break

After splitting games against the Flin Flon Bombers this past weekend, the Battlefords North Stars are now second overall in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL), boasting a 15-8-3-2 record fo...

Dec 17, 2024

Battleford council inaugurated; focus on 2025 budget

The Town of Battleford held its inauguration on Monday night for the acclaimed mayor and newly elected council, marking the start of the next four years.The ceremony began with Mayor Ames Leslie swear...

Dec 17, 2024

London's calling for 2 Grand In Your Hand winner

London's calling for this year's 1050 CJNB's 2 Grand in Your Hand lucky winner. "I can't even believe it," said Erin Soule. "I'm very excited, I just thought, 'Well it's a nice number of people in the...

Dec 16, 2024

Teen charged with manslaughter in Feb. 2 death of Jordan Wright

A 17-year-old from Saskatoon has been arrested and charged with one count of manslaughter and one count of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose in the February death of Jordan Wright. The 32...

Dec 16, 2024

Fight inside home in La Loche home results in aggravated assault charge

A man appeared in La Loche Courtroom earlier Monday after being charged with multiple counts including aggravated assault of a man this past weekend. The Dec. 14 incident involved a fight between the ...

Dec 16, 2024

New trial ordered in sex assault of 5-year-old in Battlefords area

The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal has ordered a new trial for a man who was previously convicted of sexually assaulting a five-year-old girl in a historic case from 2013. According to court documents, ...

Dec 16, 2024

'Rural Saskatchewan roots': Lt. Gov. Designate Bernadette McIntyre takes on new role

Bernadette McIntyre has spent a lifetime in service to others and now, she is about to become the provincial representative of a Head of State that has also spent his life in service to others.McIntyr...

Dec 16, 2024