Battlefords

NBCHS Vikings host P.A. Carlton with first place on the line

The stage is set for Thursday night, under the lights at Beaver Lions Stadium. The North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) Vikings football team will host P.A. Carlton, with first place on ...

Oct 12, 2023

Town hopes to see more RCMP officers, increased police presence

The Town of Battleford wants to see more RCMP members in the community for an increased presence to help deter crime.Mayor Ames Leslie said the town shares the distinction of being one of the largest ...

Oct 12, 2023

Hafford Vikings hit season stretch in quest of fifth straight provincial title

With just a couple of weeks to go in the 2023 football season, the Hafford Vikings are gearing up for what they hope to be another lengthy playoff run, with their sights set on a fifth-straight provin...

Oct 11, 2023

North West College receives $120K from Cenovus for mental health and tutoring services

Cenovus Energy is providing North West College with funds to help the school enhance its mental health services.Over the next three years, the post-secondary school - which has campuses in North Battl...

Oct 11, 2023

North Battleford council holds pre-budget talks, third-party organizations asking for support

Several third-party organizations made presentations to North Battleford's city council at Tuesday's meeting asking for continued support for 2024.They received the proposals and will decide on fundin...

Oct 11, 2023

City council carries second reading of alleyway bylaw

After much debate, North Battleford city council carried second reading of a proposed bylaw to temporarily close alleyways in the city overnight to help reduce crime.Alleyways will be off limits from ...

Oct 11, 2023

Vehicle occupant seriously injured in N. Battleford drive by shooting

One man is in hospital with serious injuries after a drive-by shooting in North Battleford on Sunday. Battlefords RCMP got a report of the shooting shortly after 11pm and responded immediately. The in...

Oct 10, 2023

Town of Battleford looks to province to help reduce tax burden

The Town of Battleford recently had an opportunity to discuss several issues that have been on their mind with the province.At last week's council meeting, Mayor Ames Leslie explained they got the cha...

Oct 10, 2023

New housing units open to support low income families

Some area residents of North Battleford now have improved access to affordable housing, thanks to investments from both the federal and provincial governments.Education Minister and The Battlefords ML...

Oct 09, 2023

Stars settle for weekend split, as Hawks answer back on night two

Coming off a 3-0 win in Nipawin to open the weekend Friday, the Battlefords North Stars fell 3-1 to the Hawks on night two of the teams' home-and-home this weekend, Saturday night in North Battleford....

Oct 08, 2023