Battlefords

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

North Battleford Comprehensive High School Band to perform in New York

North Battleford Comprehensive High School Band hope to show off their skills when they head off to perform in New York City next year. About 28 students from Grades 8 to 12 in the band are currently ...

Dec 05, 2023

Pack the Patrol Unit rakes in donations for humane society

This Christmas, the cats and dogs of the Battlefords will have something to purr and wag about as the annual Pack the Patrol Unit fundraiser raised $2,070 and 3,100 pounds of food for the Battlefords ...

Dec 05, 2023

Christmas tree farms see uptick in demand; recommend getting trees before Dec. 15

The majestic boughs of the Christmas trees gleam white with hoarfrost around Leonard Katerynych as he stands amid the sprawling Keatley Ridge Farms. His journey into the world of holiday cheer began l...

Dec 05, 2023

North Stars’ Medernach earns SJHL Highlight of the Week

Josh Medernach of the Battlefords North Stars brought the fans out of their seats over the weekend, with an incredible individual effort that's now turning heads across the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey ...

Dec 05, 2023

Unlocked car doors an opportunity for Christmas theft

The countdown to Christmas is on and for many Battlefords area residents the hustle and bustle of the holidays can be somewhat overwhelming.During the rush to get last minute details completed such as...

Dec 05, 2023

Highway Hotline warns about unsafe road conditions

The area surrounding North Battleford is under a warning from the Saskatchewan Highway Hotline. The 3:30 p.m. report says the area may be icy or slippery and have sections that are snow packed and wet...

Dec 04, 2023

Man facing manslaughter charge applying for bail

A man charged with manslaughter is applying for bail at North Battleford Provincial Court. Clarence Buck, 29, from North Battleford, is faces a manslaughter charge in connection with the death of Rich...

Dec 04, 2023

December 1 collision leave one dead, another injured

An investigation is ongoing following a fatal collision in Turtleford last Friday, Dec.1 on Highway 3. The accident involving a car and a truck happened around 8 a.m. east of Paradise Hill and the lon...

Dec 04, 2023

NDP concerned about Intensive Care Unit bypass at Battlefords Union Hospital

The Saskatchewan NDP are concerned following a leaked memo that indicated the Battlefords Union Hospital was among several facilities put on bypass for their Intensive Care Units. The first leaked Sas...

Dec 03, 2023