Battlefords

Organizers hoping for another record turnout at national PBR event

The Canadian Touring Pro Division of PBR makes a stop in North Battleford Thursday night with some of the best riders and meanest bulls on the circuit including Wild Hoggs Bucking Bulls' 'Al Capone'."...

Jul 26, 2023

Trial confirmed for North Battleford man charged with death of Prince Albert woman

Editor's note: A correction was made at 2p.m. on Tuesday to reflect that the original charge of second degree murder has been upgraded to first degree.A North Battleford man, charged with the death of...

Jul 26, 2023

Heat warning issued for North Battleford, warm temperatures still hitting Meadow Lake

It's going to be a hot one for many living in the northwest region of Saskatchewan. Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a heat warning for communities in and around the Battlefords. The t...

Jul 25, 2023

Demo Derby a smash success for Battlefords Ag. Society

More than 2,000 people came out to the Battlefords exhibition grounds Saturday, to take in the smash and crash of the 38th Annual Demolition Derby in North Battleford. Put on by the Battlefords Ag. So...

Jul 25, 2023

Sweetgrass archer takes home gold at North American Indigenous Games

It was a week to remember for Sweetgrass First Nation's Lyrik Albert, as she took home the gold in her first time representing Saskatchewan at the 2023 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG). One of m...

Jul 24, 2023

RCMP investigating multiple vehicle break-ins in Glaslyn

RCMP are asking for help as they investigate a number of vehicle break-ins in the Glaslyn area.Police said they occurred on July 20 when 17 vehicles were targeted. Right now, there's no word on whethe...

Jul 24, 2023

North Battleford kicks off Pride Week with flag raising ceremony

The City of North Battleford held a flag raising ceremony Monday at City Hall, to signal the start of Pride Week in the community, July 24-30.Featuring dignitaries from the city and members of Battlef...

Jul 24, 2023

Fred Light Museum opens Fisher's Drug Store exhibit

The Fred Light Museum in Battleford held the grand opening for its new exhibit on the Fisher's Drug Store, Friday.The exhibit not only showcases a family legacy, but the history of medical advancement...

Jul 22, 2023

Cockrill acclaimed at Sask Party nomination meeting

Jeremy Cockrill is officially acclaimed as the Saskatchewan Party candidate for the Battlefords.The Battlefords Saskatchewan Party Constituency Association made the announcement at the nomination meet...

Jul 21, 2023

Women charged with manslaughter in connection with North Battleford killing

Two women are facing manslaughter charges in connection with the death of a 32-year-old woman.Kaylee Crookedneck, from the Ministikwan Lake Cree Nation, died June 16 in North Battleford.According to t...

Jul 21, 2023