Category Archives: Battlefords
Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sharks reflect on clinching first place
After a weekend sweep over Swift Current, the Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sharks have clinched the first-place spot in the Saskatchewan Female U18 AAA Hockey League, as well as a first-round bye in the ...
Feb 20, 2026 The Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sharks will have a bye in the first round of the playoffs for the second consecutive year. (Image Credit: Byron Hildebrand Photography/Facebook)
Two women charged after gun discharged during altercation in North Battleford
Two women have been arrested and charged in relation to a firearm discharge in North Battleford. On Feb 16, at approximately 10:15 p.m., Battlefords RCMP received a report of an altercation outside a ...
Feb 19, 2026 RCMP file photo. (Image Credit: Saskatchewan RCMP)
Red Pheasant Cree Nation celebrates success at fourth annual Winterfest
Red Pheasant Cree Nation's Chief is highlighting a job well done after a weekend of sporting events. For three days, athletes gathered at the First Nation to participate in the fourth annual Winterfes...
Feb 19, 2026 Local Chiefs dropping the puck during opening ceremonies at Winterfest. (Image Credit: Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs/ Facebook)
Man arrested after high-speed chase in stolen semi near North Battleford
A man has been arrested and charged after fleeing from RCMP in a stolen semi-truck near North Battleford. On Feb 18, at approximately 7:30 a.m., Battlefords RCMP attempted to perform a traffic stop on...
Feb 19, 2026 (Image Credit: File photo/battlefordsNOW)
Stories of compassion to take centre stage at Battlefords Healthcare Heroes celebration
A Battlefords family says a local doctor didn't just treat their father's cancer - they treated him with humanity.In a nomination submitted to the Battlefords Healthcare Foundation, the family describ...
Feb 19, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 4456822 © Diego Vito Cervo | Dreamstime.com)
North Battleford’s Anchor and Thread receives $100K to help end gender-based violence
North Battleford's Anchor and Thread Community Services is one of 10 organizations in Saskatchewan that will receive funding to help end gender-based violence. The organization will receive $100,000 o...
Feb 18, 2026 Anchor and Thread Community Services. (Image Credit: ID 128979149 © motortion | Dreamstime.com)
Rider pride on display as Grey Cup visits North Battleford
Green is the colour, football is the game. That's what fans sang as they stood in line; smiles drawn across their faces as they awaited a photo with the Grey Cup and Saskatchewan's own, Logan Ferland....
Feb 18, 2026 A Rider fan posing with the Grey Cup and Logan Ferland at the Grey Cup Community Tour in North Battleford. (Image Credit: Alyssa Rudolph)
North Battleford unveils plan to improve trail safety and connections across city
North Battleford is proposing a long-term overhaul of its trail network aimed at improving safety and better connecting neighbourhoods with the river valley.The city's newly released Trails Master Pla...
Feb 18, 2026 This image shows a view of North Battleford from the south side of the North Saskatchewan River. (Image Credit: City of North Battleford)
Wanted man found in tree after RCMP deploy drone on Thunderchild First Nation
A climb up a tree wasn't enough to avoid RCMP after a wanted man fled into the woods on Thunderchild First Nation over the weekend.Turtleford RCMP were conducting routine patrols around 9 p.m. on Satu...
Feb 18, 2026 The image released by RCMP shows the accused partway up a tree, with his head visible among the branches after officers located him using a drone. (Image Credit: Saskatchewan RCMP)
Battlefords Orcas making waves with record qualifiers, strong season in the pool
The Battlefords Orcas are building momentum in the pool after a series of strong results and qualifying swims that have positioned the local competitive team for major championship meets in the weeks ...
Feb 17, 2026 Battlefords Orcas swimmers prepare on the starting blocks during the Winter PodFest home meet at the Battlefords CO-OP Aquatic Centre on Jan. 24, 2026. (Image Credit: Battlefords Orcas)