Battlefords

Do you know this man?

UPDATE: RCMP confirmed late Monday that the man has been identified as a man from the North Battleford area. For privacy reasons, no further information is being released --Rosthern RCMP are looking t...

Nov 20, 2023

MacKay sentenced to life imprisonment after pleading guilty in wife's poisoning death

A man who was facing charges in the death of his wife Cindy MacKay was sentenced to life imprisonment in the Court of King's Bench today.Michael MacKay, 41, was charged first degree murder in the deat...

Nov 20, 2023

Preliminary hearing begins in Geering case

The preliminary hearing has begun for North Battleford's Walter Geering at the North Battleford Provincial Court.He has been charged with second-degree murder of his mother, Beatrice Geering. She was ...

Nov 20, 2023

Tis the season to beware of holiday scams or fraud

Christmas is supposed to be "the most wonderful time of year". A time when our thoughts and cares turn to spending time with family and friends, festive meals, presents, and a sense of peace and carin...

Nov 20, 2023

North Stars take 10th straight in weekend sweep of La Ronge

The Battlefords North Stars extended their league-high winning streak to 10 straight Saturday, with a 4-3 victory over the La Ronge Ice Wolves to sweep the teams' weekend series, in La Ronge.The newly...

Nov 19, 2023

North Stars go for 10th straight in night two in La Ronge

Coming off a thrilling 5-4 overtime win to open the weekend Friday, the Battlefords North Stars return to play Saturday night in La Ronge, for night two of their weekend series with the Ice Wolves. Th...

Nov 18, 2023

Lucky winner picks up trip-for-two to Jamaica in The Great Escape giveaway

She's the winner! Shelly Leite, who lives south of Battleford, was the big winner in this year's The Great Escape! giveaway contest, announced at Q98's special celebration party held at the Tropical I...

Nov 18, 2023

5A volleyball provincials wraps up day one in P.A.

The 5A high school boys and girls volleyball provincial championships is underway in Prince Albert. Friday's competition got underway at noon with the boys playing at Carlton while the girls played th...

Nov 18, 2023

North Stars take ninth straight with OT victory in La Ronge

The Battlefords North Stars extended their league-high winning streak to nine straight Friday night, with a thrilling 5-4 overtime victory over the La Ronge Ice Wolves, in La Ronge. Five different pla...

Nov 18, 2023

Battlefords Empty Stocking Fund helps fill holiday spirit

The Battlefords Empty Stocking Fund is launching again this year to make sure families have something good to eat to celebrate the holidays. Through the program, families in need will receive Christma...

Nov 17, 2023