Category Archives: Battlefords
Manslaughter charge laid after young woman's death at Turnor Lake
In connection to a young woman's death on Friday at Turnor Lake, a 25-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter.Darian Montgrand, 25, is scheduled to appear Monday at Meadow Lake Provincial Cour...
May 09, 2026 (Image Credit: File photo/ meadowlakeNOW Staff)
'It’s unbelievable': On Air for Healthcare Radiothon surpasses goal with $211k raised for dialysis patients
Every Christmas, Nic Fransoo hangs handmade ornaments his grandfather crafted while receiving care in North Battleford as his kidneys began to fail. The decorations are small reminders of the extra ti...
May 08, 2026 From left, Saskatchewan Country CJNB host Matt Ryan, CJNB/CJNS afternoon host Owen Pearson, 93.3 Beach Radio host Nic Fransoo and CJNB/CJNS morning host Grant Schutte pose during the 11th annual On Air for Healthcare Radiothon at Battlefords Union Hospital on May 8, 2026. (Image Credit: Kenneth Cheung/battlefordsNOW)
Powwow documentary brings cinematic Indigenous storytelling to the Battlefords
Beneath a tunnel of towering trees, an Indigenous fancy shawl dancer moves gracefully through the natural corridor. One by one, more dancers emerge beside her, their vibrant shawls sweeping through th...
May 08, 2026 A new documentary is highlighting powwows in the Battlefords region. (Image Credit: Kenneth Cheung)
'It's a difficult time for us': Battlefords food bank cuts hampers as Saskatchewan grocery inflation tops Canada
As Saskatchewan records the highest food inflation rate in Canada, the Battlefords food bank says demand for children's food bags has nearly doubled compared with a year ago.The Battlefords District F...
May 08, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 443554064 © Evgdneprua | Dreamstime.com)
Battlefords MS Walk
The MS Canada's Battlefords MS Walk fundraising event is taking place on June 7, 2026. On the day, members of the local community will come together to connect with one another and raise funds to bett...
May 08, 2026 Battlefords MS Walk (Image Credit: MS Canada)
UPDATE: On Air for Healthcare Radiothon underway with focus on life-saving dialysis care
UPDATE: As of 4 p.m. today, the Pattison Media's radiothon had raised $157,573 toward its $200,000 goal for upgrades to the dialysis unit at Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH).Come donate and be part of...
May 08, 2026 (Image Credit: Kenneth Cheung/battlefordsNOW)
Jane Shury steps down from Sask. Baseball Hall of Fame as Earl Berard takes over
After serving as the president of the Saskatchewan baseball Hall of Fame since 2008, Jane Shury has officially called it a career and stepped down. When asked what went into the decision to step down ...
May 07, 2026 Earl Berard has taken over as the president of the Sask. Baseball Hall of Fame after serving on the board since 2007. (Image Credit: Ryan Lambert/battlefordsNOW staff)
Town of Battleford commits $3.7M to proposed regional arena and event centre
The Town of Battleford has agreed to a one-time $3.7 million capital contribution in support of the proposed Regional Twin Pad Arena and Event Center. In his report to council, CAO Landon Chambers pre...
May 07, 2026 An exterior rendering of the proposed regional arena and event centre. (Image Credit: Nustadia Recreation Inc.)
Town of Battleford commits $3.7M to proposed regional arena and event centre
The Town of Battleford has agreed to a one-time $3.7 million capital contribution in support of the proposed Regional Twin Pad Arena and Event Center. In his report to council, CAO Landon Chambers pre...
May 07, 2026 An exterior rendering of the proposed regional arena and event centre. (Image Credit: Nustadia Recreation Inc.)
North Battleford non-profit hit by late-night lumber theft
What looked like a quick loading job in North Battleford is now the subject of a police investigation. Battlefords RCMP are asking for the public's help identifying a man accused of stealing lumber fr...
May 07, 2026 Surveillance images released by Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers appear to show pieces of lumber being loaded into the car. (Image Credit: Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers)