Category Archives: Battlefords
More than 9 million illicit cigarettes seized near the Battlefords
More than nine million illicit cigarettes were seized following a traffic stop on Highway 16 earlier this month.RCMP said Saskatchewan Highway Patrol officers stopped a truck and trailer in the rural ...
Jan 29, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 25592805 © Gustavo Andrade | Dreamstime.com)
Living Sky schools receive $10K grant to keep suicide-alertness training free
A $10,000 grant will allow students across northwest and west-central Saskatchewan to continue accessing suicide-alertness training at no cost, as Living Sky School Division (LSKYSD) works to strength...
Jan 28, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 137658259 © Tero Vesalainen | Dreamstime.com)
Officials confirm Maidstone moose 'Elliott' did not survive rescue attempt
Conservation officers report Maidstone's community moose did not survive attempted relocation due to pre-existing poor health conditions. Town residents spent the weekend documenting the moose named E...
Jan 28, 2026 'Elliott' the moose visiting the town of Maidstone. (Image Credit: Monique Gessner/Facebook)
Public concern grows after farm dog euthanized due to kill snare on city property
Public concern has risen in the Battlefords after a farm dog was caught in a kill snare located on City property. Earlier this month, trapping activities began at the City's Waste Management Facility ...
Jan 28, 2026 North Battleford's Waste Management Facility sign and Oakley, the farm dog ensnared on city property. (Image Credit: battlefordsNOW Staff and Shallen Barabash/Facebook)
'I meant what I said': Carney says he explained his Davos speech to Trump
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday he told U.S. President Donald Trump personally that he meant what he said in his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, last week.Carney said...
Jan 27, 2026 Prime Minister Mark Carney delivers a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick)
Battlefords chamber marks 120 years, swears in new chair
The Battlefords and District Chamber of Commerce marked a major milestone Monday, celebrating its 120th anniversary while formally swearing in a new board chair during its annual chair's luncheon.Ashl...
Jan 27, 2026 Ashley Babiy, newly sworn-in chair of the Battlefords and District Chamber of Commerce, addresses attendees during the chamber’s 120th annual chair’s luncheon at the Interpretive Centre on the Ridge, south of Battleford, on Jan. 26, 2026. (Image Credit: Kenneth Cheung/battlefordsNOW Staff)
‘You’re not alone’: weekly domestic violence support group opens for women in the Battlefords
North Battlefords' Anchor and Thread Community Services organization is providing a confidential and safe space for women who have experienced domestic violence. The Healing After Harm group will occu...
Jan 26, 2026 Domestic violence support group starting Feb 3 in North Battleford. (Image Credit: ID 144304096 © Bialasiewicz | Dreamstime.com)
Saskatchewan expands virtual addiction medicine to improve access in rural communities
Saskatchewan residents will benefit from expanded addiction medicine treatment through new virtual options. The introduction of the virtual access to addiction medicine (VAAM) program has launched in ...
Jan 26, 2026 Expanded addiction medicine treatment through new virtual options. (Image Credit: ID 99382619 © HAKINMHAN | Dreamstime.com)
A full-circle moment: acclaimed violinist returns home
A recital marks a return home to the Battlefords for a violinist who has since performed on major stages across the world. After captivating audiences at the 2025 MLB World Series Opener and Carnegie ...
Jan 24, 2026 Sabina Rzazade and Jeanny Jung return to the Battlefords for their Coming Home performance. (Image Credit: Submitted/ Virginia Wilkinson)
BTC justice program expands to curb crime, support reintegration in the Battlefords
The Battlefords Tribal Council (BTC) Justice Program is expanding services in 2026 after receiving federal funding, restoring several community-based supports that had previously been on standby, offi...
Jan 23, 2026