Battlefords

City to postpone backup generator project for airport runway lights

North Battleford city council decided to delay its plans for a backup generator project for runway lights at the Cameron McIntosh Airport for the current time due to high costs for the project.Directo...

Dec 15, 2023

Growth of game highlights takeaways from Battlefords Minor Softball AGM

The Battlefords Minor Softball Association (BMSA) held its Annual General Meeting Wednesday night at the North Battleford Public Library, with topics ranging from increased involvement at the grassroo...

Dec 14, 2023

Battlefords RCMP searching for missing man

Battlefords RCMP are seeking the public's help to find a missing 27-year-old man.Brandon Whitstone of Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head, Lean Mans First Nations was last seen on Thurs., Dec. 7 at around mi...

Dec 14, 2023

High school student in hospital following assault at school

One teen boy is in hospital and a second in police custody following an incident at the Pelican Lake First Nation. Spiritwood RCMP were called to the school today at about 12:30 for a reported serious...

Dec 14, 2023

N.B. council passes bylaw to fine owners of properties emergency services are repeatedly called to

North Battleford's council approved the third and final reading of its new Protective Services Cost Recovery bylaw at this week's meeting.It goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2024.Bylaw 2144 would see prope...

Dec 14, 2023

Season of Giving campaign underway for Living Sky land-based learning

For nearly a decade, students in the Living Sky School Division know what it's like to get their feet wet in a creek, catch fish, and learn how to properly prepare fillets and tan their skins. They've...

Dec 14, 2023

Silvernagle rink to make seventh appearance at Viterra Curling Championship

It's official! The Robyn Silvernagle rink will be back to defend their provincial curling title when the Viterra Scotties Provincial Curling Championship takes over the Tisdale RECPlex in Tisdale, on ...

Dec 14, 2023

55+ Provincial Games coming to Battlefords in 2024

The Saskatchewan Senior Fitness Association (SSFA) has announced the Battlefords as the host community for the Provincial 55+ Games, coming in the spring of 2024.Taking place June 11-13 of next year, ...

Dec 13, 2023

Sharks goalie, Classen named SFU18AAAHL First Star for November

The Saskatchewan Female U18 AAA Hockey League (SFU18AAAHL) recently announced its three stars for the month of November, with a Battlefords AAA Sharks' puck-stopper taking centre stage.Sharks' goalie ...

Dec 13, 2023

Buying Taylor Swift tickets online? Here's how to stay safe

Taylor Swift's Era's Tour is among the most popular and iconic of all time. It is also the most lucrative and as the holiday season rolls around, the social scams are rampant as fans try to nab ticket...

Dec 13, 2023