Battlefords

Response times where NBFD Chief expects them to be

So far, this year, there have been 13 structure fires - 10 of which were residential, but response times of the fire department are right where North Battleford Fire Chief Lindsay Holm expects them to...

Dec 11, 2024

New federal gun ban targets legal owners, not criminals: Sask. firearm businesses

With the federal government's decision to add 324 firearms to its gun ban last Thursday to tackle crime, Saskatchewan gun businesses believe the ban affects legal, law-abiding gun owners more than cri...

Dec 11, 2024

North Stars add physical forward from La Ronge

The Battlefords North Stars have announced the acquisition of '04-Saskatoon product and forward, Seth Dragan via trade from the La Ronge Ice Wolves in exchange for '04-forward Brett Boucher and '06-fo...

Dec 10, 2024

N. Battleford Snow Angels and toys brighten up city morale

'Tis the season: as Christmas approaches, North Battleford's heart continues to grow three sizes with giving spirit.With the community becoming more and more wintery, the Snow Angels are starting to m...

Dec 10, 2024

Battlefords swimmer takes home 9 medals from Florida

From the Battlefords all the way to Florida, Special Olympics Athlete and Battlefords Orcas Swim Club member, Lindsay Reimer made her name known by bringing home an impressive nine medals (two gold, t...

Dec 10, 2024

NB city council sets dates for budget deliberations

With a new council and impending new year, comes then anticipated budget in mid-January. In preparations of the new operating and capital budget as mandated by the Cities Act, the goals are simple: be...

Dec 10, 2024

Battlefords look to end Bombers streak, Grill and Campbell get weekly awards

The Battlefords North Stars held onto their second-place spot in the standings after getting three out of four points this past weekend against the Weyburn Red Wings. Now boasting a 14-7-3-2 record fo...

Dec 10, 2024

'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