Battlefords

Wiese files recount request after losing to MacAngus by 2 votes in NB city council race

Two votes separate City of North Battleford council candidates and now an official recount will take place at Court of King's Bench in Battleford on Friday. "Two votes, that's real close. I know machi...

Nov 25, 2024

Highway 4 north of North Battleford re-opened following major accident

Traffic is flowing once again on Highway 4 north of North Battleford after a major accident shut down traffic in either direction on Friday evening.The crash happened at around 8:00 p.m. near Hamlin R...

Nov 23, 2024

'It's kind of surreal': 2024 Great Escape awards trip to Mazatlán

Luck seems to be on Koreen Bauer's side, finishing first among the 97 other finalists of the 2024 Great Escape.By winning the ultimate prize of a free ticket to Mazatln, she and her husband will have ...

Nov 23, 2024

North Stars unsuccessful in first game against Bruins

It was a tough one for the Battlefords North Stars Friday night as they ended up falling short against the Estevan Bruins at Affinity Place in there first matchup this season.The North Stars came out ...

Nov 22, 2024

A true winter wonderland: BGC Gala exceeds $80K goal

A sparkling orb at the centre of the Dekker Centre's banquet hall's ceiling bathed the room in a soft blue glow. Extending out from the orb in all directions were strings of twinkling golden lights th...

Nov 22, 2024

Unity RCMP seek armed robbery suspect in Landis

The Unity RCMP are asking for the public's assistance in locating a man wanted in connection to a robbery in Landis.The robbery took place at a business on Main Street at around 10:30 a.m. on Friday. ...

Nov 22, 2024

Fire Department urges public to stay off thin ice on North Sask. River

Following the first snowfall on Thursday, the North Battleford Fire Department is reminding residents to stay off the North Saskatchewan River as ice begins to form."It is dangerous, particularly at t...

Nov 22, 2024

Truck burns in fire near convenience store in North Battleford

A truck was fully engulfed in flames on Thursday evening in North Battleford, near the intersection of 17 Avenue and 100 Street. A witness reported that the fire erupted around 5:45 p.m. outside of a ...

Nov 22, 2024

'A brand new look': Festival of Trees starts on Friday

With the first snowfall of the season underway, it's only fitting that Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation's 29th Annual Festival of Trees kicks off this weekend. From decorated trees and wrea...

Nov 22, 2024

Caution urged for drivers as slippery conditions prevail in North Battleford following snowfall

As the first snowflakes hit the ground, the City of North Battleford advised the community, especially motorists, to travel safely.The Director of Protective Services for the City, Chief Lindsay Holm ...

Nov 21, 2024