Battlefords

Frigid weather postpones Twinkle Tour wrap-up to next week

Extreme cold has forced organizers to postpone the annual CJNB Twinkle Tour wrap-up event in North Battleford, pushing the celebration back to next week.The City of North Battleford says the event, or...

Dec 12, 2025

Supreme Court shuts door on appeal in brutal killing of Tiki Laverdiere

The Supreme Court of Canada has refused to hear an appeal from Soaring Eagle Whitstone, cementing her conviction and life sentence for the first-degree murder of Tiki Laverdiere.In a decision released...

Dec 12, 2025

North Battleford creates economic task force as major retail spaces sit empty

North Battleford is moving to strengthen its economic strategy with a new advisory committee, as a recent retail analysis shows the city is facing high vacancy rates, major empty commercial spaces and...

Dec 11, 2025

Sask. NDP leader questions govt. approach in Battlefords as Cockrill defends Sask. Party

Canada's trade relationship and health care were among the big talking points when representatives from the provincial NDP spent time in the Battlefords meeting with local residents and organizations....

Dec 11, 2025

Woman charged after fleeing from police near Frenchman Butte

A 24-year-old woman from Saskatoon was arrested by RCMP officers after failing to stop for officers who wanted to pull her over for speeding near Frenchman Butte. Combined Traffic Services officers sa...

Dec 11, 2025

Battlefords Tribal Council unveils $230M plan for new casino, arena and major community upgrades

The Battlefords Tribal Council has unveiled a $230-million development plan that includes a new casino, a 3,000-seat arena, a new high school, affordable housing and expanded health services, describi...

Dec 10, 2025

Man charged with murder after incident on Little Pine First Nation

A man has been charged with murder and aggravated assault after a death on Little Pine First Nation. Cut Knife RCMP received a report of injured individuals at a residential property on Dec. 8, at app...

Dec 10, 2025

RCMP investigate suspicious death at Moosomin First Nation

The Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes unit is investigating a suspicious death at Moosomin First Nation.On December 8, at approximately 12p.m., Battlefords RCMP received a report of a man requiring medic...

Dec 09, 2025

John Paul II Collegiate Basketball teams medal in home tournaments to start the season

The Saskatchewan High School Athletic Association (SHSAA) basketball season kicked off recently and John Paul II Collegiate has already hosted their home tournament for the boys and girls Sr teams. Th...

Dec 09, 2025

North Battleford signs agreement clearing path for urban reserve application

North Battleford city council has approved a municipal services agreement with Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nation (MGBHLM), clearing the way for the band to apply for urban reserve sta...

Dec 09, 2025