Category Archives: Battlefords

Update on wildfire locations in Saskatchewan
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Association (SPSA) issued their most recent information on the ongoing wildfires in the province Friday morning. With data as recent as 8:30 a.m., there are 73 active wi...
Aug 16, 2024

New Addiction Treatment Centre opens in North Battleford
The City of North Battleford and the Provincial Government are celebrating the opening of a new Addiction Treatment Centre. Dignitaries including Mental Health and Addictions Minister Tim McLeod, Sask...
Aug 16, 2024

Nine people charged in Lloyd home invasion
There has been an update in the Lloydminster home invasion case from earlier this summer. The remaining four suspects are now facing charges of break and enter with intent. In the early hours of June ...
Aug 15, 2024

Battleford’s Union Hospital faces temporary Intensive Service disruption
Saskatchewan Health Authority issued a notice of intensive service disruption at Battleford's Union Hospital on Aug. 15 due to unexpected physician unavailability. According to the Authority, Battledo...
Aug 15, 2024

Battlefords launches first Indigenous Awareness Training Program
The Battlefords & District Chamber of Commerce (BDCC) is launching the first Indigenous Awareness Training Program in North Battleford. The program will take place on Sept. 27, in alignment with t...
Aug 15, 2024

Three arrested in North Battleford due to firearm discharge incident
Two men and one woman were arrested earlier this week after reports of a firearm discharge near 108th Street in North Battleford.According to RCMP, no injuries were reported, but people and a white ve...
Aug 14, 2024

Air quality advisory issued for Battlefords
Environment Canada issued an air quality advisory this afternoon, Aug. 14 due to smoke in the area from neighbouring wildfires.The federal agency noted wildfire smoke can cause poor air quality and re...
Aug 14, 2024

Driver charged after breaching N.B. parade barricade
A woman has been arrested after driving nose-to-nose with a marked police vehicle tasked with leading the parade for Northwest Territorial Days on Tuesday evening.The incident happened when the driver...
Aug 14, 2024

Wilkie celebrates Dr. David Kemp with a bench dedication
As friends and former patients of a beloved Wilkie doctor gathered at a park to officially dedicate a bench for his 36 years of service to the community, there was a bittersweet quality to the ceremon...
Aug 14, 2024

Parade of Champions kicks off 2024 Northwest Territorial Days
Music, laughter, dancing, and the crowd's cheers filled the air on Tuesday night, echoing through the streets of North Battleford. The vibrant atmosphere drew thousands of community members together t...
Aug 14, 2024