Battlefords

Happy trails: inaugural Toonie Jackpot Gymkhana a relaxed, fun atmosphere

On a private Radisson farm, equestrians raced to get to the finish line. There was only one catch - they had to hop in potato sacks - while leading their horses back with them. The centuries-old tradi...

Jul 15, 2024

Missing woman has ties to North Battleford, Meadow Lake, and Prince Albert: Battlefords RCMP

Battlefords RCMP are asking for assistance in locating a missing 32-year-old woman.Courine Sylvestre was last seen in North Battleford on June 7 but hasn't been heard from by loved ones since April.Sy...

Jul 13, 2024

Break expected in heat spell, after Thursday storm brings rain and hail to Battlefords area

Residents can expect a break in the heat for a few days, following last night's thunderstorm which brought hard rain and hail the size of tennis balls and golf balls to the Battlefords, Biggar, and su...

Jul 12, 2024

Allen Sapp Gallery vying for provincial heritage designation

Allen Sapp made his final visit to the gallery that bears his name shortly before he died in 2015."I hadn't seen him in a while and I wasn't sure what the state of his health was. We had a school grou...

Jul 12, 2024

Cookman-Watts gets life sentence in Wendy Bird murder case

Standing outside the Court of King's Bench in Battleford following the sentencing of Dustin Cookman-Watts for the murder of Wendy Bird two years ago, Brenda Freeman felt a sense of relief. "I'm glad w...

Jul 11, 2024

Hawtin and Ironstand appointed to rink project committee

The dream of a new events arena in the City of North Battleford is getting one step closer in the process following Monday night's council meeting. Two councillors have been appointed to the Regional ...

Jul 11, 2024

Have you seen Ryan?

Police are asking for the public's help in finding a 39-year-old man. Ryan Marlon Nicotine was last seen around 4 p.m. in North Battleford on 11th Avenue and is described as 5'9 and 140 lbs. According...

Jul 11, 2024

Morin family walk with supporters and loved ones in continued efforts to find Ashley

Amid the drumming and singing that was leading family and friends on their walk in the July heat, a growing voice rose above the rhythmic beat from within the crowd. A chant repeated a simple prayer: ...

Jul 11, 2024

Proposal for rental property bylaw to undergo public consultation

North Battleford's rental property situation is about to get a closer look following Monday night's council meeting. "Under the mandate of council's strategic plan, subsequent discussions related to c...

Jul 09, 2024

A cool idea: temporary water parks opening this week in N.B. to help beat the heat

The summer is here and for some, the livin' isn't easy. As the weather heats up to scorching temperatures, temporary water parks will be set up around the City of North Battleford to help keep people ...

Jul 09, 2024