Battlefords

Sask Parks registration dates announced

With the coldest day of the winter making itself known, the dream of spring has sprouted some happy news: Saskatchewan Parks has announced the reservation schedule for the 2025 camping season. Startin...

Jan 20, 2025

Randy Patrick looks toward the future after stepping down from city manager role

A new day is dawning for City Manager Randy Patrick. After nearly eight years, he is set to vacate his post for one of retirement and come June 30, 2026, he will begin a new chapter. "This has been a ...

Jan 20, 2025

Cause of Unity Agroplex fire Sunday evening remains unknown

Unity Fire and Rescue says the cause of the fire that erupted at the Unity Agroplex Sunday evening remains unknown.Colby Klein, the chief of the volunteer-based department, said in a statement sent to...

Jan 20, 2025

Getzlaff nets four goals, SO winner to lead North Stars over Broncos

The Battlefords North Stars got their revenge against the Humboldt Broncos on Saturday, beating them 5-4 in a shootout to close out the home-and-home after losing to them 5-3 the night prior. The big ...

Jan 19, 2025

North Stars run out of gas as Broncos complete comeback

The Battlefords North Stars were back at the Access Communications Centre on Friday, taking on former head coach Brayden Klimosko and the Humboldt Broncos.After the Stars went up 3-1 entering the thir...

Jan 18, 2025

RCMP body cameras aim to build trust, but expert says can be "problematic"

Police promote body-worn cameras as a way to gather evidence and improve public trust and transparency; however, a police studies expert believes that their use could be "problematic.""Subsequent stud...

Jan 17, 2025

Battlefords teen missing

A 14-year-old North Battlefords teen has gone missing. Bentley McCarthy was last seen earlier Friday on 101rst Street and is described as having red hair, brown eyes, 5'11 and 172 lbs. According to po...

Jan 17, 2025

Grill, Ivashchenko, Fisher and Maric selected to represent North Stars at showcase

The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) announced its roster yesterday for the SJHL/MJHL Showcase, happening in Winnipeg on Jan. 28 and 29. The Showcase will bring three teams from both leagues (...

Jan 16, 2025

Updated: Travel not recommended around Battlefords area

With heavy snow and winds expected to gust up to 80 km/h Thursday evening, motorists are being advised to stay off of area highways.As of 8:30 p.m., travel was not recommended on Hwy 4, Hwy 16, Hwy 29...

Jan 16, 2025

SWHL well represented in Provincial Playoffs

This past week, the bracket for Senior Hockey Provincial Playoffs was released and the Battlefords surrounding areas had six teams selected, all from the Sask. West Hockey League (SWHL) to compete acr...

Jan 16, 2025