Battlefords

'Backbone of Canada': North Battleford journeypersons recognized with SATCC awards

The Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) awarded 52 scholarships and awards on Dec. 6 to honour exceptional journeypersons, industry partners, and educators in the tr...

Dec 10, 2024

North Battleford councillor MacAngus faces criminal charges

UPDATE: The RCMP have confirmed that Ross MacAngus is charged with sexual assault. The incident was reported in September of this year. The Town of Battleford confirmed late this afternoon that MacAng...

Dec 10, 2024

Scammers steal Christmas for Jann Arden fan

For one night only, legendary Canadian songstress Jann Arden is making a stopover in North Battleford on her Christmas Tour, but one unknown fan is feeling 'Unloved' after scammers hoodwinked them out...

Dec 10, 2024

North Battleford man charged with first-degree murder in shooting death

A man has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with a shooting that resulted in the death of Jordan Wright in North Battleford on Feb. 2.Charged with first degree murder is 26-year-old ...

Dec 09, 2024

Still only one legal bet book in Saskatchewan

Sorry gamblers, Play Now is still the only legal site in Saskatchewan. "Sports betting seems to be something folks are much more interested in," said Brian Miller, director of communications with Lott...

Dec 09, 2024

Pack the Patrol Unit sees success; raises over $3,000 and 2,500 pounds of supplies for animal shelter

It's another win for all the shelter puppies and kitties this winter.North Battleford Community Safety Officers, along with Battlefords Citizens on Patrol and Battlefords North Star, partnered last Fr...

Dec 09, 2024

Drivers beware: dangerous road conditions in N. Battleford and ML

Drivers are reminded to check the road conditions before heading out as the Highway Hotline has issued an update for the North Battlefords and Meadow Lake areas. Travel is not recommended around Eston...

Dec 09, 2024

Dominant win for North Stars over Red Wings

The Battlefords North Stars had a big bounce back game last night at the Access Communications Centre as they beat the Weyburn Red Wings 9-3, after losing to them 5-4 in a shootout the night prior.The...

Dec 08, 2024

High-speed internet comes to Maidstone

Eleanor Pegg and Amanda Flasch are thrilled for their community. After years of intermittent or slow service, high speed internet has finally come to Maidstone. "I couldn't do Zooms at my work, I had ...

Dec 08, 2024

Highway 16 reopened near North Battleford as travel not recommended around Central Sask.

Highway 16 west of the Battlefords has reopened following a single vehicle crash on Sunday afternoon.RCMP said a semi rolled over between Delmas and North Battleford, which closed the eastbound lanes....

Dec 08, 2024