Battlefords

'It's too bad': Frustration in Battleford after condition of historic hotel forces demolition notice

There's some frustration in the Town of Battleford due to the upcoming demolition of a historic building.Town council met last week where they approved sending a notice to the owner of the Queen's Hot...

Aug 31, 2023

Battlefords Friendship Centre works to end stigma with Overdose Awareness Walk

The Battlefords Indian Metis Friendship Centre held its Second Annual Overdose Awareness Walk, Thursday in North Battleford.The event started at 10 a.m. with opening remarks from Friendship Centre sta...

Aug 31, 2023

Battlefords indoor soccer programs pace for record turnout this fall

As summer nears its end, the start of the indoor soccer season is fast approaching in the Battlefords.The Battlefords Youth Soccer and Battlefords United FC (BUFC), indoor seasons will kick off at the...

Aug 31, 2023

Pop-up spray parks a cool way to beat the heat in N.B.

With highs between 29 and 31C expected this week, the City of North Battleford and North Battleford Fire Department are helping residents keep cool, with a pair of pop-up spray parks happening today (...

Aug 30, 2023

Battlefords Aquatic Centre closed temporarily for scheduled maintenance

North Battleford residents looking to beat the late summer heat with a dip in the pool will have to wait a little longer while maintenance is underway.The City of North Battleford has announced the Ba...

Aug 29, 2023

Battlefords local, Schwab re-ups as Coyotes goalie coach

For the the better part of the last decade, Battlefords local and Stanley Cup champion, Corey Schwab has been the man behind the man with the mask for the Arizona Coyotes. Coming off his eighth season...

Aug 29, 2023

Which companies are vying for this year’s BBEX Awards in the Battlefords?

It's an honour every business in the Battlefords wants to have and now, we know the companies who will be vying for this year's BBEX Awards.Finalists for this year's Battlefords Business Excellence Aw...

Aug 29, 2023

North Stars Hockey School brings team, community together

The ice is in the rink, and school is in session for the next generation of young hockey players, at the Battlefords North Stars Annual Hockey School, taking place Monday to Friday this week (Aug. 28 ...

Aug 28, 2023

RCMP seeking information about missing man in North Battleford

UPDATE: RCMP confirmed on Sept. 5 that Carlin Bear has been found.---The Battlefords RCMP is asking for the public's health in locating a man who walked away from what police called a medical facility...

Aug 28, 2023

RCMP hold remotely piloted aircraft demonstration in North Battleford

Battlefords RCMP hosted a live demonstration Friday, for a new Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS), being used in the province.Showcasing the capabilities of the equipment, Friday's demonstration ...

Aug 25, 2023