Battlefords

Kelli Hawtin will not run for NB mayor

There's been a change in Kelli Hawtin's campaign plans. Taking to social media Wednesday afternoon, The North Battleford councillor announced she will not run for mayor this year calling, citing a nec...

Sep 18, 2024

High hopes for the Stars despite pre-season loss

The U18 AAA Battlefords Stars kicked off their pre-season yesterday with a game against the Swift Current Legionnaires. Despite the 4-1 loss, Head Coach Dale Grayston said they will keep improving and...

Sep 18, 2024

Hospital foundation relaunches; Pyxis MedStation in use

Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) has started a new chapter with the relaunch of the Battlefords Healthcare Foundation and the introduction of updated healthcare equipment to provide top-quality servic...

Sep 18, 2024

‘Thanks coach’: Week-long event celebrates impact coaches have on athletes and communities

Several times a week, Shelly Fransoo spends her spare time coaching senior boys volleyball at John Paul II Collegiate in North Battleford. She was inspired to do so by the coaches she had growing up. ...

Sep 18, 2024

Two people facing major weapons and drug charges in NB

A 44-year-old North Battleford man and a 46-year-old woman are facing multiple weapons and drugs charges after being arrested on September 8. At the time of the man's arrest, the North Battleford Crim...

Sep 17, 2024

Arrest made in connection with women's death on Big Island Lake Cree Territory

A man is now arrested due a suspected murder involving a woman's death last week on Big Island Lake Cree Territory.According to a RCMP release, a 26-year-old man from Big Island Lake Cree Territory is...

Sep 17, 2024

Be aware of recently reported texting scams

The City of North Battleford does not want you to pay for tickets via text message. Numerous people this week have received text messages from an unknown source asking them to "pay their ticket" with ...

Sep 17, 2024

Battlefords Citizens on Patrol hopes community volunteers will help keep crime in check

Battleford Citizens on Patrol (COPP) hopes community members will join its security camera registry program and volunteer for its patrols to help tackle crime and keep the city and town in check.Doug ...

Sep 17, 2024

North Stars announce roster at kick-off BBQ

The Battlefords North Stars were at Beaver Lions Stadium on Monday for their kick-off barbeque and to announce the team's official roster. It was a great turnout with dedicated fans enjoying hot dogs ...

Sep 17, 2024

Unity RCMP investigating fatal collision

A 24-year-old woman from Westlock, AB has died following a single-vehicle-collision in the early hours of Monday morning. The accident happened on Highway 374 in the RM of Tramping Lake, just south of...

Sep 16, 2024