Category Archives: Battlefords
SaskEnergy, CMHA Battlefords host Share the Warmth Day highlighting mental health support
On Tuesday morning, SaskEnergy and Canadian Mental Health Association Battlefords Branch gathered to host the second of four Share the Warmth Days in Saskatchewan. The event highlighted the work CMHA ...
Feb 10, 2026 Essential bags given out to participants. (Image Credit: SaskEnergy/ Facebook)
Three decades of service and record year for Citizens on Patrol
Citizens on Patrol Program volunteers were presented with challenge coins from the City of North Battleford to recognize a record year and 30 years of service. Last year, COPP patrolled 51,069 blocks ...
Feb 10, 2026 COPP volunteers receiving their challenge coins from Mayor Kelli Hawtin. (Image Credit: City of North Battleford)
'I feel sick to my stomach': Witness alleges abuse of vulnerable residents at Wilkie care home trial
Allegations of physical and sexual mistreatment of vulnerable care facility residents surfaced Monday as a witness testified about repeated inappropriate conduct at a Wilkie group home during the open...
Feb 09, 2026 North Battleford Provincial Court (Image Credit: battlefordsNOW Staff)
Battlefords Citizens on Patrol unveil new patrol vehicle
Battlefords Citizens on Patrol Program introduced a new patrol vehicle during the North Stars home game Saturday night. The purchase of the 2025 Jeep Compass was made possible due to a $40,000 donatio...
Feb 09, 2026 (Left to right) Councillor Gail Feser (City of North Battleford), Cst. Sherrif Grove (RCMP), Paul Robertson (COPP), Councillor Dennis Mercer (City of North Battleford), Doug Fehr, Darwin Delorme, Ken McKay (COPP). (Image Credit: Doug Fehr)
Kada bistro opens at The Ridge with focus on reconciliation
Kada, meaning the heart of the fire in the Stoney Nakoda language, is the name of a new bistro aiming to bring people together at The Ridge through carefully crafted, multicultural dishes. "A lot of o...
Feb 09, 2026 Behind the name: Rowena Materne (left), Tyrel Wuttunee (middle), Jace Rowan (right). (Image Credit: Alyssa Rudolph/ battlefordsNOW)
Local clubs represented at Saskatoon Provincial Judo Tournament
The Saskatoon Judo Club hosted a Judo Saskatchewan provincial competition over the weekend at Nutana College. Eleven different clubs were represented, and 209 athletes participated. That included athl...
Feb 09, 2026 (Image Credit: Photo courtesy Mark Boland)
Seahawks ride their ‘Dark Side’ defense to a Super Bowl title, pounding the Patriots 29-13
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - Defense won this championship.Devon Witherspoon, Derick Hall, Byron Murphy and the rest of Mike Macdonald's ferocious unit pummeled Drake Maye, and the Seattle Seahawks beat...
Feb 08, 2026 (Image Credit: The Canadian Press)
Canada curlers fight to stay alive, Crosby named captain at Milan Cortina Games
MILAN - Canada's mixed doubles curling team suffered a fourth straight loss and needs a victory later today to stay alive as the Milan Cortina Olympics continue on Day 2.Brett Gallant and Jocelyn Pete...
Feb 08, 2026 Brett Gallant and Jocelyn Peterman, a husband-and-wife team from Chestermere, Alta., were defeated 7-6 by Sweden, dropping them to 3-4. (Image Credit: The Canadian Press)
From billets to best friends: North Stars moms reflect on over 20 years of billeting
This feature is part of an ongoing series to highlight the contribution of Battlefords North Stars billet families. For Crystal Swyryda and Carolyn Andres, being a billet mom comes as second nature. S...
Feb 08, 2026 Crystal Swyryda (left) and Carolyn Andres (right). (Image Credit: Carolyn Andres/ Submitted)
Saskatchewan Roughriders bring Grey Cup Community Tour to North Battleford
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are making their way to North Battleford as part of the Grey Cup Community Tour. On Feb. 17, fans will get the opportunity to meet members of the team, along with Gainer t...
Feb 07, 2026 Fans will have the chance to hoist the Grey Cup in North Battleford. (Image Credit: Saskatchewan Roughriders/Facebook)