Category Archives: Battlefords
Gang prevention symposium returns to North Battleford with focus on early intervention
It's about stopping harm before it starts.Service providers, youth and Elders will gather in North Battleford this week for the second annual Gang Prevention Symposium and Elders and Youth Gathering, ...
Feb 03, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 87641786 © Rawpixelimages | Dreamstime.com)
Swinging with the Stars raises record $175K for Battlefords healthcare
Swinging with the Stars raised a record $175,215 for healthcare in the Battlefords this past weekend, marking the most successful year yet for the Battlefords Healthcare Foundation's annual fundraiser...
Feb 02, 2026 All dancers gather on stage for a group photo during the Swinging with the Stars fundraiser at the Don Ross Centre in North Battleford on Jan. 31. The event raised a record $175,215 in support of local healthcare. (Image Credit: BHC Foundation)
History hiding in plain sight: North Battleford to open its archives for Archives Week
For someone driving through North Battleford, it's easy to miss how much history is hiding in plain sight.Buildings that once echoed with the sounds of students now serve new purposes. Streets travell...
Feb 02, 2026 Jessica Addo, the City of North Battleford’s senior gallery associate and part-time archivist, poses for a photo inside the archives office at the Don Ross Centre in North Battleford. (Image Credit: Kenneth Cheung/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Dates confirmed for provincial campsite bookings
As temperatures slip back into the minus double digits, Saskatchewan residents are being offered some warmer thoughts.The 2026 provincial parks reservation dates have been set. Seasonal campsite booki...
Feb 02, 2026 Provincial campsite reservations are two months away. (Image Credit: Government of Saskatchewan.)
North Battleford removes snares following coyote control efforts
The City of North Battleford has issued an update on the recent placement of snares at the Waste Management Facility. Earlier this month, trapping activities began due to coyotes exhibiting bold behav...
Jan 30, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 13531278 © Richardseeley | Dreamstime.com)
North Battleford puts itself on developers’ radar at retail convention
North Battleford representatives attended an International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) convention in British Columbia this week in an effort to promote business and commercial development. Duri...
Jan 30, 2026 North Battleford representatives in attendance at the ICSC convention in British Columbia. (Image Credit: Kelli Hawtin/ Facebook)
Trail Breakers mark new shelter opening with group ride
The Battlefords Trail Breakers snowmobile club fired up their sleds to celebrate the grand opening for the completion of their newest warm-up shelter. The day kicked off with club members, local mayor...
Jan 30, 2026 Community members gather at new Hamlin shelter to celebrate it's grand opening. (Image Credit: Alyssa Rudolph/ battlefordsNOW)
A home away from home: how a North Stars billet family is shaping a rookie's journey
This feature is part of an ongoing series to highlight the contribution of Battlefords North Stars billet families.--When Finlay Klippenstein walks through the door after a game night at the rink, it ...
Jan 29, 2026 From left, Austin Garrett, Benjamin Nelson, Miley Nelson, Kendra Nelson, Craig Nelson, Layla Nelson, Isabella Nelson and Finlay Klippenstein pose during a Battlefords North Stars event. (Image Credit: Kendra Nelson)
Manhunt underway for suspect linked to multiple break-ins in central Sask.
Saskatchewan RCMP are investigating a series of break and enters reported across several communities in central Saskatchewan earlier this month.Officers responded to multiple reports of break-ins betw...
Jan 29, 2026 Between Jan. 5 and Jan. 8, 2026, Saskatchewan RCMP responded to several reports of break and enters in the Craik, Biggar, and Unity detachment areas. (Image Credit: Saskatchewan RCMP)
Lloydminster triple-homicide case headed to trial in Battleford
The accused in a Lloydminster triple homicide case has been committed to stand trial following the conclusion of his preliminary hearing.The preliminary hearing for Nakota Pooyak wrapped up Wednesday,...
Jan 29, 2026 From left: Matthew Peters, Brennan Peters and Brent Peters were found deceased in their Lloydminster, Sask., home in September 2024. (Image Credit: mccawfuneralservice.com)