Battlefords

'Either way, the government ends up winning': Concerns surround capital gains tax increase

As the federal government is raising the capital gains tax inclusion rate from one half to two-thirds at amounts above $250,000, a North Battleford financial expert believes this may harm the country'...

Jan 13, 2025

Nominations for 2025-26 Chamber board announced

The nominations for the Battlefords and District Chamber of Commerce new board of directors have been announced. The committee named the following recommendations for a two year term: Cayla Ellis Anne...

Jan 13, 2025

North Battleford council to set appointments, receive notice of retirement in first regular meeting of 2025

Committee appointments, the mayor attending an economic development event and the upcoming retirement of a city official are all on the agenda for North Battleford Council this evening. As the newly e...

Jan 13, 2025

Travel not recommended around parts of North Battleford: Highway Hotline

A pair of highways in the North Battleford area have been stamped as travel not recommended by the Highway Hotline. Highway #4 to Cando and Highway #29 to Wilkie were both hit with the label as ice an...

Jan 11, 2025

BUFC gets ready for their first tournament of 2025 and club days

After having a great start to the season, the Battlefords United Football Club (BUFC) has a big weekend ahead as they have five teams heading to Saskatoon today for the East Side Tournament of Champio...

Jan 10, 2025

North Battleford residents honoured with King Charles III Coronation Medal

Seven people from North Battleford received the King Charles III Coronation Medal on Thursday for their dedication to community service.The ceremony took place at the Mainstone Senior Citizens Drop-In...

Jan 10, 2025

Men charged with drug trafficking remain in custody following parking lot standoff in North Battleford

Two men arrested and charged with drug trafficking on Wednesday in North Battleford, after a standoff in a parking lot with RCMP officers, will remain in custody until at least their bail hearing.35-y...

Jan 10, 2025

Biggar RCMP investigating fatal crash

Biggar RCMP are investigating a fatal crash that happened just east of the community on Thursday.Police say they responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 14 at around 12:40 p.m. where they foun...

Jan 10, 2025

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