Battlefords

RCMP's Jesse Gilbert looks back on 2023

As Christmas draws ever closer, the commander of the Battlefords RCMP detachment is taking stock of all that was accomplished in 2023. "It was actually nice for me, it was my first full year in the Ba...

Dec 25, 2023

A busy year for the City of North Battleford

As 2023 draws to a close, battlefordsNOW is taking a look back on some of the most important and impactful stories of the year.For the City of North Battleford, the past year was a busy one with devel...

Dec 25, 2023

Year in Review: Town highlights include re-opening of Finlayson Island bridge

As 2023 draws to a close, battlefordsNOW is taking a look back on some of the most important and impactful stories of the year.The Town of Battleford had a busy year with many changes and developments...

Dec 25, 2023

Christmas Hampers program in Battlefords sees record year

The Battlefords Empty Stocking Fund is seeing a high number of Christmas hampers and toys being given to families in the Battlefords this holiday season.Hampers were distributed Dec. 18th to 22nd."We ...

Dec 22, 2023

Former youth centre to become addictions facility; will serve northwestern Saskatchewan

A former youth centre in North Battleford will be given the chance to serve the community again - this time as a safe space for addiction recovery.After a competitive request for proposal bid was succ...

Dec 22, 2023

Police continue to investigate fatal collision involving pedestrian

RCMP are continuing to investigate following a fatal collision involving a pedestrian Tuesday.Battlefords RCMP responded to a collision involving a pedestrian at the intersection of 102 Street and 11 ...

Dec 22, 2023

Traffic stops leads to drug bust in Town of Big River

Two people have been arrested and charged after RCMP found meth, cocaine, and LSD following a traffic stop in the Town of Big River.On Wednesday around 3:30 p.m., RCMP attempted a traffic stop in the ...

Dec 22, 2023

Beaver Blues, Combines celebrate the season with 'Christmas games' Friday

With the holiday season well underway and Christmas just around the corner, the Battlefords Beaver Blues and Meota Combines will each be holding a special 'Christmas game' Friday night, to celebrate t...

Dec 22, 2023

Shotgun recovered from fatal Red Earth shooting involving RCMP

With the Serious Incident Response Team investigating a fatal shooting between a man on Red Earth Cree Nation and a responding member of the RCMP, investigators said that they recovered a shotgun at t...

Dec 22, 2023

Christmas weather outlook promising for Battlefords-Meadow Lake area

If hitting the highway is on your agenda this holiday season, you are in luck. Environment and Climate Change Canada reports weather conditions will remain mild and stable in the Battlefords and Meado...

Dec 21, 2023