Category Archives: Battlefords
Living Sky contracts rural bus service to private company, union warns of long-term risks
Living Sky School Division is moving forward with a plan to sell its rural bus fleet and contract student transportation services to Southland Transportation, a decision drawing concern from the union...
Feb 05, 2026 Living Sky School Division is contracting rural school bus services to Southland Transportation, a move aimed at financial sustainability that has raised worker and service concerns from CUPE 4747. (Image Credit: ID 71527619 © Monkey Business Images | Dreamstime.com)
'Someone knows': family seeks justice nearly two years after Candie Pritchard’s death
Nearly two years have passed since the remains of Candie Pritchard were found outside a residence on Red Pheasant Cree Nation. As the investigation continues, Saskatchewan RCMP ask the public to repor...
Feb 04, 2026 Investigation continues for the death of 44-year-old Candie Pritchard nearly two years after her remains were fount outside a residence on Red Pheasant Cree Nation. (Image Credit: Saskatchewan RCMP)
North Battleford's outgoing rodeo queen reflects as 2026 competition approaches
As this year's Rodeo Queen Competition approaches, outgoing queen Brooke Focht is reflecting on her year wearing the crown while helping mentor the next group of contestants. Rodeo queens help to serv...
Feb 04, 2026 Brooke Focht (middle) posing with 2026 rodeo queen contestants. (Image Credit: North Battleford Indoor Rodeo/ Facebook)
North Stars moms step up to support women fleeing violence
When women leave violent situations, they often leave with little more than what they can carry, sometimes nothing at all.That reality inspired parents and billet families connected to the Battlefords...
Feb 04, 2026 Battlefords North Stars billet and parent mothers pose with donated essential supplies collected during a parent and billet weekend, Jan. 23-24, to support women experiencing or fleeing violence. The items were donated to Anchor and Thread Community Services. (Image Credit: Battlefords North Stars)
Driver clocked travelling 169 km/h in 80 zone: police
Police are asking for the public's help after a vehicle was clocked travelling more than double the speed limit before fleeing officers near North Battleford on Tuesday.A Community Safety Officer spot...
Feb 03, 2026 A silver Toyota Camry was observed travelling at a speed of 169 km/h in an 80 km/h zone on Highway 4 northbound near North Battleford on Feb. 3, 2026. (Image Credit: City of North Battleford)
Manhunt underway for escaped inmate with ties to North Battleford
RCMP are asking the public to report sightings of an escaped inmate who police say has connections to the North Battleford area.Saskatoon RCMP said they received a report at about 2:20 p.m. on Feb. 2 ...
Feb 03, 2026 On Feb. 2, 2026, at approximately 2:20 p.m., Saskatoon RCMP received a report of an escaped prisoner 53-year old Dale Patrick. (Image Credit: Saskatchewan RCMP)
Battleford crime falls, though underreporting remains a concern
While new 2025 RCMP data shows a decrease in crime for the town of Battleford, officials warn underreporting remains a concern. RCMP Inspector Ryan How worries that although accurate, statistics are n...
Feb 03, 2026 RCMP Inspector Ryan How. (Image Credit: Kenneth Cheung/ battlefordsNOW Staff)
New partnership supports Indigenous-led natural resource development
A new freshly signed partnership promises to help strengthen support for Indigenous-led natural resource and critical mineral development in Saskatchewan.The Saskatchewan First Nations Natural Resourc...
Feb 03, 2026 Creative Fire President Jordan Baptiste with Saskatchewan First Nations Natural Resources Centre of Excellence President and CEO Sheldon Wuttanee. (Image Credit: Submitted/Brett Bradshaw)
North West College student represents non-traditional learners on Saskatchewan Student Council
For Irvin Applegarth, going back to school wasn't just about earning a diploma; it was about opening doors to new opportunities. Now in his first year of business at North West College, Applegarth has...
Feb 03, 2026 Irvin Applegarth, student at North West College. (Image Credit: North West College/ Facebook)
Community Safety Officers seek information after injured dog found in garbage bin
Community Safety Officers are seeking information after an injured dog was found in an outdoor garbage bin in North Battleford. On Feb 2 at 4:45 p.m., CSOs were dispatched to a business at 111-100th S...
Feb 03, 2026 Dog found in outdoor garbage bin in North Battleford. (Image Credit: City of North Battleford)