Category Archives: Battlefords

Fatal shooting victim identified
A North Battleford man has died in hospital following a shooting earlier this month on 108th Street. 37-year-old Dustin Pewean's death comes weeks after police originally responded to the initial call...
Aug 22, 2024

City approves external lights for new outdoor rink
An outdoor rink that was approved in the North Battleford 2024 budget and is currently under construction will be getting exterior lights added thanks to a switch in plans. "The full amount of this pr...
Aug 21, 2024
$5.9 million revenue in latest Battleford financial report
The Town of Battlefords has seen a $5.9 million revenue in its recent financial reports.In the recent town council meeting, Financial Manager Tetiana Polishchuk updated the council on the latest Year-...
Aug 21, 2024

Two arrested after armed robbery in Poundmaker Cree Nation
One man and a woman were arrested on Aug. 18 after a report of an armed robbery in Poundmaker Cree Nation. According to RCMP, the two suspects assaulted one woman, held a man at gunpoint and shot the ...
Aug 21, 2024

UPAR updates underway
The city of North Battleford is looking at a change to its paving plans. "I understand this was a recommendation from our contractors on this project," said Candace Toma, public and intergovernmental ...
Aug 21, 2024

NB EcDev to hold business meet and greets
There will be three opportunities for the business community to share their thoughts on the local situation in North Battleford. According to a news release, the Economic Development team are welcomin...
Aug 20, 2024

Edam Minor Ball hit a home run with new building
Build it and they will come. That's the hope of the Edam Minor Ball Association.The community-run organization made up of volunteers from in and around Edam held a successful fundraiser that ended wit...
Aug 20, 2024

Man facing multiple weapons charges after woman was shot Saturday morning
A man is facing multiple charges after a woman was shot in the early morning hours of Saturday. The incident happened on 108th Street in North Battleford and the woman was taken to the hospital with n...
Aug 20, 2024

Moosomin First Nation celebrates opening of new K-12 school
It's been years in the making and now the ribbon has been cut on a new school for Kindergarten to Grade 12 students on Moosomin First Nation, about 30 kilometres north of North Battleford.Chief Cheryl...
Aug 20, 2024

Beavers vying for back-to-back titles
It could be a case of dj vu for the North Battleford Beavers. The senior baseball team has a chance to clinch back-to-back titles in the North Sask. River Baseball League (NSRBL) against the Standard ...
Aug 19, 2024