Battlefords

Accused in Lee Bearsears' case to make pleas in September

The men charged in the 2023 death of Lee Bearsears will be back in North Battleford Provincial Court in September. Preston Checkosis of Poundmaker Cree Nation, whose absence was waived, is expected to...

Aug 29, 2024

Battleford RCMP is looking for two women suspected to be involved in assaults

According to Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers (SCS), Battleford RCMP is asking for community help in identifying two women who were involved in an assault against a woman outside of a North Battleford busi...

Aug 29, 2024

NB fire ban lifted

North Battleford is no longer under a fire ban. A release from the City on Thursday confirmed it will be lifted effective immediately after being put in place earlier this month. According to a Saskat...

Aug 29, 2024

Maidstone RCMP looking for a suspicious man who approached children

Maidstone RCMP is currently looking for details about a suspicious man following a report they received this week.According to an RCMP release, the man approached and talked to a child at Sandy Beach ...

Aug 29, 2024

Province invests in tuition-free early childhood educator training to address daycare demand

A child care provider from the Battlefords is hoping a government incentive to provide tuition-free early childhood educator (ECE) training will help alleviate a shortage of workers and daycare spaces...

Aug 29, 2024

Humane society dogs face hunger following food theft

The puppies and dogs of the Battlefords Humane Society are facing hunger after 40 to 50 bags of food were stolen following a break and enter sometime Tuesday night. "Someone or someones came and cut t...

Aug 28, 2024

Tourism Saskatchewan partners with online education to support students learning about industry

Tourism Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre (Sask DLC) have reached a new agreement to support Grade 10-12 students learning about the province's tourism industry through online...

Aug 28, 2024

Meet and greets ongoing with N.B. business owners

A group of local business owners sat around a table at the local A&W restaurant recently pondering the question: How does the city grow? They were brought together by the North Battleford Economic...

Aug 27, 2024

'There is no weakness in asking for help': Former food bank client, now volunteer shares her story

"It takes a strong person to ask for help," Linda Markovich says.The Battlefords resident is a long-serving volunteer at the Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre (BDFRC), but at one time, she...

Aug 27, 2024

16-year-old missing from Lloydminster

A 16-year-old girl is missing from Lloydminster. Leah Michelle Bear was last seen on Sunday and family is concerned for her wellbeing. She is described being 5'3, and 115 lbs. If anyone has informatio...

Aug 26, 2024