Category Archives: Battlefords
Federal pilot aims to reduce justice-system involvement in Battlefords addictions crises
People struggling with addictions and mental health challenges in the Battlefords may soon be directed toward outreach workers instead of the justice system under a new federally funded pilot program....
May 11, 2026 The downtown area in North Battleford. (Image Credit: Kenneth Cheung/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Battlefords RCMP teach road safety during youth bike rodeo
Battlefords RCMP are helping young riders stay safe during Bicycle Safety Week from May 10 to 16. Throughout the week, Grade 3 students in the Battlefords region will take part in the annual youth bik...
May 11, 2026 Bicycle Safety Week takes place from May 10 to 16. (Image Credit: ID 22095492 © Mathayward | Dreamstime.com)
North Battleford set to finalize 2026 property tax rates, levies
North Battleford city council is set to consider final approval of a 3.419 per cent municipal tax increase next week, with higher recreation levies and updated mill rates affecting homeowners and busi...
May 10, 2026 City of North Battleford's council chamber at the Don Ross Centre. (Image Credit: File photo/battlefordsNOW)
Manslaughter charge laid after young woman's death at Turnor Lake
In connection to a young woman's death on Friday at Turnor Lake, a 25-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter.Darian Montgrand, 25, is scheduled to appear Monday at Meadow Lake Provincial Cour...
May 09, 2026 (Image Credit: File photo/ meadowlakeNOW Staff)
'It’s unbelievable': On Air for Healthcare Radiothon surpasses goal with $211k raised for dialysis patients
Every Christmas, Nic Fransoo hangs handmade ornaments his grandfather crafted while receiving care in North Battleford as his kidneys began to fail. The decorations are small reminders of the extra ti...
May 08, 2026 From left, Saskatchewan Country CJNB host Matt Ryan, CJNB/CJNS afternoon host Owen Pearson, 93.3 Beach Radio host Nic Fransoo and CJNB/CJNS morning host Grant Schutte pose during the 11th annual On Air for Healthcare Radiothon at Battlefords Union Hospital on May 8, 2026. (Image Credit: Kenneth Cheung/battlefordsNOW)
Powwow documentary brings cinematic Indigenous storytelling to the Battlefords
Beneath a tunnel of towering trees, an Indigenous fancy shawl dancer moves gracefully through the natural corridor. One by one, more dancers emerge beside her, their vibrant shawls sweeping through th...
May 08, 2026 A new documentary is highlighting powwows in the Battlefords region. (Image Credit: Kenneth Cheung)
'It's a difficult time for us': Battlefords food bank cuts hampers as Saskatchewan grocery inflation tops Canada
As Saskatchewan records the highest food inflation rate in Canada, the Battlefords food bank says demand for children's food bags has nearly doubled compared with a year ago.The Battlefords District F...
May 08, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 443554064 © Evgdneprua | Dreamstime.com)
Battlefords MS Walk
The MS Canada's Battlefords MS Walk fundraising event is taking place on June 7, 2026. On the day, members of the local community will come together to connect with one another and raise funds to bett...
May 08, 2026 Battlefords MS Walk (Image Credit: MS Canada)
UPDATE: On Air for Healthcare Radiothon underway with focus on life-saving dialysis care
UPDATE: As of 4 p.m. today, the Pattison Media's radiothon had raised $157,573 toward its $200,000 goal for upgrades to the dialysis unit at Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH).Come donate and be part of...
May 08, 2026 (Image Credit: Kenneth Cheung/battlefordsNOW)
Jane Shury steps down from Sask. Baseball Hall of Fame as Earl Berard takes over
After serving as the president of the Saskatchewan baseball Hall of Fame since 2008, Jane Shury has officially called it a career and stepped down. When asked what went into the decision to step down ...
May 07, 2026 Earl Berard has taken over as the president of the Sask. Baseball Hall of Fame after serving on the board since 2007. (Image Credit: Ryan Lambert/battlefordsNOW staff)