Battlefords

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

385 patients die waiting for surgery in Saskatchewan; Think Tank calls for healthcare reform

A Freedom of Information request made to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health is revealing that 385 patients died while waiting for surgery during the 2023/24 period.While this number reflects a slight...

Nov 21, 2024

'Everyone has a role in this': Saulteaux band members protest over $81M treaty payout plan

Band members of the Saulteaux First Nation (S.F.N.) gathered along the main road of their reserve on Wednesday morning, enduring the biting cold and expressing their frustrations with the current Chie...

Nov 21, 2024

Transgender Day of Remembrance vigil held in North Battleford

Editor's Note: The following story contains sensitive subject matter that may be disturbing to some readers.On a screen mounted to the wall in the lecture theatre of the North Battleford Library, a vi...

Nov 21, 2024

Residents asked to drive with caution near Wearing Road

The City of North Battleford is informing residents that construction is currently underway adjacent to Wearing Road. Motorists going towards the City's Waste Management Facility will notice a narrowi...

Nov 20, 2024

Two Paradise Hill men charged in copper wire theft

Two men from Paradise Hill are facing charges after an investigation into a copper wire theft earlier this month. Turtleford RCMP said they first received a report of the incident on Nov. 4 at around ...

Nov 20, 2024

Sharks help 'Cram the Ambulance' this weekend

The Battlefords AAA Sharks have had a very successful start to the season, but with Christmas just around the corner, they are doing more than just playing hockey. This year, the Sharks teamed up with...

Nov 20, 2024

Operation Red Nose kicks off in the Battlefords Nov. 29

Now in its 16th season of serving Saskatchewan, Operation Red Nose will once again give partygoers another option to get home safely. In The Battlefords, Concern For Youth, the organization running th...

Nov 20, 2024

Battlefords Montana's closed following incident

Montana's is closed for the day following a incident in the restaurant. A number of emergency vehicles and police were on scene late Wednesday morning. battlefordsNOW has reached out to the RCMP for m...

Nov 20, 2024

Dwight King receives Leadership Excellence Award for inspiring youth through sports

The Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association (SPRA) has announced the 2024 Sask Recreation Awards winners, honouring four individuals and organizations for their commitment to enhancing recreatio...

Nov 20, 2024