Battlefords

Businessman with new group asks council to improve intersections

At city council Tuesday night, businessman Bill Halewich said he would like to see improvements at several intersections in North Battleford to increase safety. He noted a new group is being developed...

Nov 16, 2023

Battlefords rinks to see busy weekend of SPHL hockey

It will be a busy weekend around the rinks in the Battlefords, with a full slate of Sask Prairie Hockey League (SPHL) action on tap for Friday and Saturday night. In North Battleford, the Meota Combin...

Nov 16, 2023

RCMP looking for Nolan Bird

UPDATE: Police reported Monday that Nolan Bird has been arrested by Saskatchewan RCMP's Warrant Enforcement and Suppression Team in Saskatoon on Saturday. He is scheduled to appear in North Battleford...

Nov 15, 2023

Harrison wins Ball Hockey World Championship with Canada

It was a whirlwind week of travel, tropical weather, and international ball hockey competition capped off with a gold medal, that Battlefords native and current Warman resident Brock Harrison won't so...

Nov 15, 2023

North Battleford RCMP officers, citizen honoured for bravery

Several Battlefords RCMP officers and a local citizen, who were recognized with Royal Canadian Humane Association Awards of Bravery, were honoured at North Battleford city council's meeting last night...

Nov 15, 2023

City prepares for 2024 budget deliberation meetings

North Battleford residents have the opportunity to get their first glimpse of the City of North Battleford's proposed budget for 2024 on Friday. North Battleford city council heard the details from ci...

Nov 15, 2023

Hafford Vikings complete 'drive-for-five' with fifth straight provincial title

The Hafford Vikings continued their run of dominance over the weekend, taking home their fifth straight 1A six-aside provincial football championship, with a thrilling 57-54 victory over the North Val...

Nov 14, 2023

Vaping/smoking age increase sees mixed reaction

With the vaping and smoking age now increased from 18 years of age to 19 in Saskatchewan, some local people are saying it might partly discourage younger people from taking up the habit. Others say th...

Nov 14, 2023

NBCHS Vikings senior girls advance to 5A provincials

The North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) Vikings' senior girls volleyball team took home a second-place finish at regionals over the weekend in Lloydminster, to punch their ticket to 5A ...

Nov 14, 2023

North Stars continue to hum with 5-1 victory over Bruins

The Battlefords North Stars extended their league-best winning streak to seven straight Monday night in Warman, closing out opening day of the SJHL Showcase with a 5-1 win over the Estevan Bruins. Fou...

Nov 13, 2023