Battlefords

NB Golf and Country hosts Amateur/Mid-Am Championships

More than 130 of the top golfers in the province have been hitting the links at North Battleford Golf and Country Club this week for the Men's and Women's Amateur and Mid-Amateur Championships.Practic...

Jul 13, 2023

First Nation beauty salon and school now at new location

A North Battleford First Nation beauty salon and school now has its own location. Owned by Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs Inc. (BATC), Ka-miyosit "Beautiful One" Hair and Esthetics held its official...

Jul 13, 2023

SJHL announces pre-season schedule for 2023-24

With the start of the 2023-24 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) season just over two months away, the league announced Thursday the full pre-season schedule for the upcoming campaign. Pre-seaso...

Jul 13, 2023

Trial for last accused in Laverdiere case set for next year

The trial that was originally scheduled for last January for one of the accused in the death of Tiki Laverdiere has been set for next year. Jesse Sangster, 27, of Edmonton, Alta., is facing charges of...

Jul 13, 2023

City to develop project to celebrate Indigenous culture

The City of North Battleford plans to start a type of cultural pavilion to recognize the area's Indigenous and Mtis heritage at the top of King Hill. The initiative will incorporate the Cree word "Taw...

Jul 13, 2023

And they’re off! Sask. chuckwagon drivers round the Stampede barrels

A perennial favourite of the Calgary Stampede are the chuckwagon races and Saskatchewan is representing once again. Rapid View driver Rae Croteau Jr, is currently in fourth place with almost $19,000 i...

Jul 12, 2023

Town of Battleford taking entries for upcoming parade

The Town of Battleford is gearing up for its 38th annual parade next month and is now accepting entries for participants. The event will take place Aug. 11, starting at 7 p.m. The theme for the event ...

Jul 12, 2023

Historical walking tour planned for Battlefords area

The Saskatchewan History and Folklore Society (SHFS) is planning to offer a 10-day walking tour to see many important historical sites in the Battlefords and surrounding area. Hugh Henry, event organi...

Jul 12, 2023

Terry Blanchette Memorial Golf Tourney a hit for Humane Society

More than 100 golfers came out to participate in the inaugural Terry Blanchette Memorial Golf Tournament, Monday.The event, which serves as a new fundraiser for the Battlefords Humane Society, was hel...

Jul 11, 2023

Battlefords RCMP conclude investigation into abduction complaint, find no criminality involved

An investigation by Battlefords RCMP into an alleged abduction has concluded, and the findings say there was no criminality involved or risk to the public.On June 20, 2023, police received a report of...

Jul 11, 2023