Category Archives: Battlefords

City running controlled burn at landfill
People may notice some smoke from the landfill in the days ahead, but it is all part of the City of North Battleford's annual controlled burn for the clean wood piles. The city advised in a release to...
Jan 08, 2024

N.B. mayor looks at plans ahead for 2024
North Battleford Mayor David Gillan is looking forward to a busy year for the city for 2024.Economic development will be one of the top priorities for the city for the year. The city hired Jan Swanson...
Jan 08, 2024

City and town both still working on digging out, anticipate next snowfall
The Battlefords are still digging out of last week's winter blast."All the priority stuff was done and (we're) doing some sanding," Eric Bilansky, Battleford public works manager said.He explained the...
Jan 08, 2024

MacArthur shuts door in North Stars debut, leads team to fifth straight
Goalie, Matthew MacArthur stopped all 27 shots he faced in his North Stars debut Sunday, to backstop the Battlefords to a 3-0 win over the Notre Dame Hounds, in Wilcox.Providing a calming presence thr...
Jan 07, 2024

North Stars shoot for fifth straight at Notre Dame
Coming off a 3-1 win in their return to action Saturday night in Estevan, the Battlefords North Stars will now look to make it two in a row to open the New Year, and five straight overall, Sunday afte...
Jan 07, 2024

North Stars best Bruins to take fourth straight
The Battlefords North Stars picked up right where they left off prior to the holiday break Saturday, opening 2024 with a 3-1 victory over the Estevan Bruins at Affinity Place, to extend their winning ...
Jan 07, 2024

North Stars kick off New Year in Estevan
Fresh off a three-week break for the holidays, the Battlefords North Stars return to action Saturday night in Estevan for their first game of 2024, against the Estevan Bruins.Marking the fourth instal...
Jan 06, 2024

Cadaver dogs indicate presence of human remains at Delmas Residential School site
Cadaver dogs specially trained to detect historic human remains have identified signs that human remains exist at the site of the former Delmas Residential School. Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs Inc...
Jan 05, 2024

Nominations for 'Snow Angels' in North Battleford now open
As the snowflakes fall, keep watch as there may be angels about.With the first snowfall of the season now underway, the City of North Battleford is once again launching the Snow Angels program. "The p...
Jan 05, 2024

Woman charged in Moosomin murder, found not guilty
The last person accused in the Damian Moosomin murder case will not spend any more time behind bars.On Friday, Justice Heather MacMillan-Brown found 34-year-old Jannay Blackbird not guilty of second-d...
Jan 05, 2024