Battlefords

North Stars 50th Anniversary Weekend: A half-century in the making

About 400 players, staff, fans, and families of Battlefords North Stars' alumni, past and present, came out over the weekend to celebrate a half-century of franchise history at the North Stars 50th An...

Jun 26, 2023

Lloydminster deals with impact from flooding

It's sump pump and dehumidifier time in Lloydminster as residents deal with the clean up today following yesterday's flooding. Some Lloydminster area residents took photos of the flooding they experie...

Jun 26, 2023

One arrested following firearms incident on Poundmaker Cree Nation

One man is in custody after a firearms incident on Poundmaker Cree Nation.Early Sunday afternoon, Cut Knife RCMP issued a crime watch in the surrounding area following the incident after a person of i...

Jun 25, 2023

Stars' standout, Bell signs with Charlottetown of QMJHL

Following a season full of milestones, capped with a league championship, Battlefords North Stars' forward Kian Bell is Major Junior bound once again, singing with the Charlottetown Islanders of the Q...

Jun 23, 2023

New partnership signed with North West College and U of R for Social Work degree

Post-secondary students in North Battleford and Meadow Lake will benefit thanks to an upcoming partnership with the University of Regina.The school and North West College announced they have signed a ...

Jun 23, 2023

Medstead celebrates grand opening of Centennial Park playground

The Village of Medstead recently celebrated the official grand opening of its new playground in Centennial Park. The playground project, which began in the spring of 2021, cost more than $105,000 to c...

Jun 23, 2023

Inquest announced into death of woman transported to hospital by Battlefords RCMP

A coroner's inquest has been announced into the death of a woman who was taken to hospital by Battlefords RCMP in 2021.Jilissa Nighttraveller (Napachit), 30, was found unresponsive in a bathroom at th...

Jun 23, 2023

Town looks at upgrades to Public Works building's roof

The Town of Battleford is looking to make upgrades to the metal roof of its Public Works Shop building. Council members discussed the issue at its meeting this week.Council agreed it would be best if ...

Jun 23, 2023

JPII's Binette named Battle West Female Coach of the Year

John Paul II Collegiate's Kristina Binette has been named the Battle West District Female Coach of the Year. Each year the Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic Association (SHSAA) names one female and o...

Jun 22, 2023

Speeders caught racing 138 kilometers per hour over bridge to North Battleford

Having a race on the bridge to North Battleford during the morning commute wasn't a good way for these young drivers to start their day. The City of North Battleford's Community Safety Officer Unit (C...

Jun 22, 2023