Category Archives: Battlefords

Chamber of Commerce updates set of bylaws ahead of being re-accredited
An updated set of bylaws is now a reality for the Battlefords and District Chamber of Commerce after a special general meeting of members passed a proposal earlier this week. "It provides for who can ...
Jun 21, 2024

National Indigenous People's Day celebrating resiliency
A rainy morning and power outages couldn't dampen the spirits of participants of the "Miyawatamowin Sohkastwatin" pancake breakfast event hosted by Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc., at the Agr...
Jun 21, 2024

Allen Sap Gallery one step closer to getting provincial heritage designation after City approves application
A 108-year-old monument to literacy and later dedicated to the work of an Indigenous artist is on its way to having a commemorative plaque stating its designation as a provincial heritage property rea...
Jun 20, 2024

UPDATED: Deceased person found following house fire identified
UPDATE: On Friday, June 21, the SPSA said there is no evidence of an incendiary device in the home and the woman's death is considered not suspicious. The deceased person discovered following a house ...
Jun 20, 2024

Two men charged in Lloydminster home invasion
The two people who received gunshot wounds in a Lloydminster home invasion last week have been charged. A 45-year-old Saskatoon man and a 39-year-old man from Onion Lake are facing charges of "break a...
Jun 20, 2024

Wade Frenchman committed to trial, charged with three murders
Wade Frenchman has been committed for trial to the Court of King's Bench after being charged with three murders in May. The man from Moosomin First Nation was scheduled to make his first appearance vi...
Jun 20, 2024

National Indigenous People's Day Traditional Powwow a day of celebration and healing
As the sun shone down on the grounds of the Western Development Museum in North Battleford, visitors gathered to celebrate with one another. Voices joyful with anticipation mingled with the drumming m...
Jun 19, 2024

Search is on for missing man from North Battleford
Battlefords RCMP is asking the public for help to locate 35-year-old Tyrone Favel from North Battleford. Tyrone was last seen around June 12 in the community.Tyrone is described as being approximately...
Jun 19, 2024

UPDATE:Spiritwood RCMP locate missing woman
UPDATE: On June 20 at 9:57 a.m., Spiritwood RCMP reported that Tally Grandbois has been located safe.--Spiritwood RCMP are asking the public for help in locating a missing 38-year-old woman. Tally Gra...
Jun 18, 2024

Poitras Relay becomes first Canadian team to win 'Stanley Cup' of Indian Relay
Curtis Poitras is still coming to terms with last weekend at Emerald Downs. "So many things had happened in this last week - it's just unreal," said the owner of the Poitras Indian Relay Team. "It's h...
Jun 18, 2024