Battlefords

Twinkle Tours voting underway

North Battleforld, it's twinkle time. Homes decked out in all their shiny splendor have officially taken over city neighbourhoods. "The Twinkle Tour is a great way to celebrate the festivities around ...

Dec 04, 2024

Shooting in Saulteaux leaves man with serious injuries; investigation underway

An investigation is currently underway by the Battlefords RCMP following reports of a shooting and armed robbery on Saulteaux First Nation last Friday. A man was parked at the side of a grid road when...

Dec 04, 2024

Maric paves the way to victory in Melville

The Battlefords North Stars improved to 13-7-3-1 last night after an outstanding game from goaltender Justen Maric helped the team retake second overall in the standings and beat the Melville Milliona...

Dec 04, 2024

'Share the Joy': Giving Tuesday kicks off donation effort for SK food banks including in Battlefords and ML

The seemingly never-ending need for the food bank has Erin Katerynych frustrated. "I've been here 20 years now, so I've seen some of these people grow up and have kids of their own and see the same th...

Dec 03, 2024

North Stars finally back at home after three weeks on the road

After coming off of a tough lost this past Friday against the Melfort Mustangs, the Battlefords North Stars are on the road once more tonight before they play back at the Access Communication Centre t...

Dec 03, 2024

New N. Battleford council sworn in with Hawtin at helm

For the first time since North Battleford was incorporated as a city in 1913, a woman officially took the mayoral seat in the centre of the council table. New Councillor Rodney Fedler takes his oath f...

Dec 02, 2024

Battlefords Union Hospital opens doors to culturally inclusive palliative care

Healthcare workers in the Battlefords came together to celebrate the unveiling of the Palliative Door Decals by the Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre (BRT6HC) at Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH), ai...

Dec 02, 2024

Ribbon cutting officially opens the Senator Jenny Spyglass Outdoor Arena

The Senator Jenny Spyglass Outdoor Arena, located just next to the Access Communication Centre, was officially celebrated with a ribbon-cutting Monday morning. "I'm feeling really excited about it," s...

Dec 02, 2024

Copper wire theft leads to charges

Three people face charges after the theft of copper wire from a jobsite in the RM of Frenchman Butte. Turtleford RCMP were called about the theft of approximately 500 m of copper wire from the site on...

Dec 02, 2024

Icy conditions, reduced visibility in some areas around North Battleford and Meadow Lake

As light snow blows across the Battlefords and frigid temperatures continue, the Highway Hotline has issued an update for the surrounding areas. Highway 16 from North Battleford to Maidstone and Highw...

Nov 30, 2024