Category Archives: Battlefords

From 'fickle fall' to white-out winter, the latest forecasts for Sask. are in
The autumnal equinox is just days away, marking the start of the fall season which can only mean one thing for Saskatchewan: the cold weather is coming.Most of September has been relatively warm compa...
Sep 19, 2023

North Battleford man ready to rumble, making return to the wrestling ring
After a seven-year hiatus from professional wrestling, and two heart attacks, North Battleford's own Flexx Wheeler is making his return to the squared circle.The 57-year-old is part of Friday night's ...
Sep 19, 2023

Crusaders girls win tandem gold at weekend tournaments
It was a big weekend for the John Paul II Collegiate volleyball program, as both the senior and junior girls Crusaders took home gold medals in tournament action. The senior girls won gold at their ho...
Sep 19, 2023

RCMP arrest Little Pine man after drugs, firearm found during investigation
A 41-year-old man from Little Pine First Nation is facing several drug and firearm charges.On Monday morning, Cut Knife RCMP executed a search warrant on a residence on the First Nation as part of an ...
Sep 19, 2023

Owners of Battleford's Queen Hotel wanting to replace building with rental units
Discussions are happening regarding what should replace the Queen's Hotel in the Town of Battleford.The Town's Council met on Monday where plans were brought forward by the property's owners who want ...
Sep 19, 2023

RCMP search for suspects after attempted theft south of Unity
RCMP from Unity, Cut Knife and Keerobert are searching for suspects allegedly involved in an attempted theft in the RM of Tramping Lake.It happened on Monday night around 6 p.m. at a property in the R...
Sep 19, 2023

'Search the Landfills Day of Action' draws locals in solidarity for MMIW
Many from the Battlefords and surrounding area gathered together Monday for a walk from the North Battleford landfill to City Hall, to "Fill the Streets with Red" in solidarity with the 'Search the La...
Sep 18, 2023

N.B. Fire Department responds to structure fire
Update: Emergency crews cleared the area shortly before 5 p.m., reopening the street to traffic.Battlefords residents driving the city streets Monday afternoon may have noticed a gathering of emergenc...
Sep 18, 2023

St. Walburg senior girls take gold at home tournament
The St. Walburg senior girls' volleyball team took home the gold over the weekend, in front of a packed gym of friends and family in attendance, at their home tournament at St. Walburg School. The Sai...
Sep 18, 2023

Advocates praise GST removal for new apartment builds but want provinces and cities to follow suit
Editor's Note: This story has been updated to include comments from the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA)--The federal government's news on removing the GST for new apartment builds...
Sep 18, 2023