Battlefords

Downtown BID plans festive day of activities in North Battleford

Santa and even the Grinch will be strolling through downtown North Battleford on Saturday handing out gifts during the North Battleford Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) day of events to ce...

Dec 08, 2023

North Battleford Fire Department's safety tips for a holly, jolly Christmas

As the silver bells twinkle a merry jingle and boughs of holly deck the halls, the time has come to spread cheer and not potentially tragic news."It's very easy to forget a few simple safety rules whe...

Dec 08, 2023

Storyteller Lorer to give talk at North Battleford Library

Saskatoon storyteller and poet Danica Lorer is bringing her show to North Battleford Library this week.The event, called "The Season to Sparkle: Songs and Stories," will be held at the library theatre...

Dec 07, 2023

Hospital Foundation's Swinging with the Stars SOLD OUT

Hot on the heels of another successful Festival of Trees, the Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation got more exciting news on Wednesday with the announcement that the upcoming "Swinging With The...

Dec 07, 2023

Travel not recommended around St. Walburg and Turtleford due to icy conditions

The freezing rain overnight has led to dangerous and icy conditions in some areas of northwest Saskatchewan.According to Highway Hotline, travel is not recommended on Highways 3, 21, and 26 around St....

Dec 07, 2023

AAA Sharks open Mandi Schwartz Tournament in Wilcox

The Battlefords AAA Sharks return to action bright and early Thursday morning to kick off the 2023 Mandi Schwartz Memorial Hockey Tournament, in the first game of the day in Wilcox, SK.Taking on the R...

Dec 07, 2023

Jackfish Breakwater Project underway in Cochin to raise $1.8M

Under a cool, steel-grey sky Peter Wiesner looks out at the aging, crooked little finger at the opening of Lehman Creek. The long, twisting rocky outcrop is all that's left of the breakwater after dec...

Dec 06, 2023

Buffalo River Dene Nation receives government funding for community centre

A northern Saskatchewan First Nation is one of several communities receiving federal and provincial dollars for much-needed infrastructure projects.On Wednesday, the province and federal governments a...

Dec 06, 2023

North West Hockey Development named SHHOF Inductee of the Month

The North West Hockey Development Association (NWHDA) has been recognized for its contributions to the game in the Battlefords community, as the Saskatchewan Hockey Hall of Fame's Inductee of the Mont...

Dec 06, 2023

Serious Incident Response Team investigating death of woman in Wilkie

The Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) is investigating a woman's death in the Town of Wilkie.At around 7:45 p.m. on Dec. 5, RCMP officers were asked to conduct a wellness check on a w...

Dec 06, 2023