Category Archives: Battlefords
North Battleford unveils plan to improve trail safety and connections across city
North Battleford is proposing a long-term overhaul of its trail network aimed at improving safety and better connecting neighbourhoods with the river valley.The city's newly released Trails Master Pla...
Feb 18, 2026 This image shows a view of North Battleford from the south side of the North Saskatchewan River. (Image Credit: City of North Battleford)
Wanted man found in tree after RCMP deploy drone on Thunderchild First Nation
A climb up a tree wasn't enough to avoid RCMP after a wanted man fled into the woods on Thunderchild First Nation over the weekend.Turtleford RCMP were conducting routine patrols around 9 p.m. on Satu...
Feb 18, 2026 The image released by RCMP shows the accused partway up a tree, with his head visible among the branches after officers located him using a drone. (Image Credit: Saskatchewan RCMP)
Battlefords Orcas making waves with record qualifiers, strong season in the pool
The Battlefords Orcas are building momentum in the pool after a series of strong results and qualifying swims that have positioned the local competitive team for major championship meets in the weeks ...
Feb 17, 2026 Battlefords Orcas swimmers prepare on the starting blocks during the Winter PodFest home meet at the Battlefords CO-OP Aquatic Centre on Jan. 24, 2026. (Image Credit: Battlefords Orcas)
Canada Post halts delivery in Battlefords, Lloydminster amid severe winter storm
Mail delivery has been suspended in the Battlefords and Lloydminster as severe winter weather continues to impact parts of Saskatchewan.Canada Post issued red delivery service alerts for both communit...
Feb 17, 2026 (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS / Patrick Doyle)
Man charged after series of firearm incidents on Red Pheasant Cree Nation
A man is facing multiple charged after firearm incidents that occurred on Red Pheasant Cree Nation. On Feb 14, at approximately 6:30 p.m. Battlefords RCMP responded to a call after an armed man was in...
Feb 17, 2026 Battlefords RCMP. (Image Credit: battlefordsNOW/ file photo)
North Battleford markets growth edge while facing rising infrastruture costs
North Battleford is promoting its readiness for growth as city officials work to attract developers, expand housing opportunities and support long-term infrastructure planning.Mayor Kelli Hawtin highl...
Feb 14, 2026 North Battleford Mayor Kelli Hawtin speaks during a mayoral panel at the Construction Association of Saskatchewan’s ConEx builders expo in Saskatoon on Feb. 12, 2026. (Image Credit: City of North Battleford)
'We're at a very critical stage': language revitalization underway in North Battleford
The Cree language isn't just a language. That's the message Celeste Tootoosis has spread in her classroom for the past 35 years. "When the students see each other performing, singing, dancing, they'll...
Feb 13, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 11115276 © David Webb | Dreamstime.com)
Man charged after firearm, ammunition seized at North Battleford business
Saskatchewan RCMP have charged a man after a firearm and ammunition were seized at a business in North Battleford. On Feb 12, Saskatchewan RCMP's North Battleford Crime Reduction Team-Gang Task Force ...
Feb 13, 2026 Saskatchewan RCMP. (Image Credit: File photo/ battlefordsNOW)
Vehicle crashes into Fisher's Drug Store in North Battleford
Police are investigating after a vehicle crashed into the front of a North Battleford business Friday afternoon.Battlefords RCMP said officers received a report of a collision on 100th Street at appro...
Feb 13, 2026 Damage is seen at the front entrance of Fisher’s Drug Store in North Battleford after a vehicle crashed into the building on 100th Street. (Image Credit: Kenneth Cheung/battlefordsNOW)
Years of dedication leads three Battlefords skaters to Sask. Winter Games
Sending her athletes off to Meadow Lake and Flying Dust First Nation for the 2026 Saskatchewan Winter Games brings back fond memories for figure skating coach Cindy Tymoruski. "It's pretty special bec...
Feb 13, 2026 Three Battlefords figure skaters being sent off for the 2026 Saskatchewan Winter Games. (Image Credit: Alyssa Rudolph/ battlefordsNOW)