Battlefords

North Battleford approves land sale, tax break for 60-plus-unit apartment project

North Battleford city council has approved the sale of up to two acres of city-owned land on Buhler Avenue to PG Brar Investment Group for a planned four-storey apartment development.Council voted una...

Jan 23, 2026

SaskPower named major sponsor of 2026 Saskatchewan Winter Games

SaskPower has been named a key sponsor of the 2026 Saskatchewan Winter Games, supporting both the Athlete's Village and the medals awarded across all competitions.As part of Friday's announcement, the...

Pattison Media Jan 23, 2026 2026 Sask Games medals. (Image Credit: Instagram)

'Pure excitement': Biggar teen achieves perfect bowling game

Tanner Pollock began bowling a year ago with one goal in mind; to play a perfect game.That goal became a reality for the 14-year-old this week when he rolled out 12 consecutive strikes, hitting a scor...

Pattison Media Jan 23, 2026 Tanner Pollock, middle, receiving an award for a perfect game from Biggar Bowl owner, Melissa Raschet, right. (Image Credit: Biggar Bowl/ Facebook)

Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame looks forward to upgrades as inductions open for 2026

Nominations are now open for inductions to the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2026. President Jane Shury said the process for nominations is quite simple. "All they have to do is email sa...

Pattison Media Jan 23, 2026 The Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum induction process will be open until March. 15. (Image Credit: (File photo/battlefordsNOW))

More than 20,000 calls kept Battlefords RCMP busy in 2025

Battlefords RCMP responded to more than 20,000 calls for service in 2025 as officers continued to balance enforcement, crime reduction, and community engagement across the region.According to Saskatch...

Jan 22, 2026

RCMP traffic service checks over 500 vehicles in central and northern Sask in less than a week

Over 500 drivers in north and central Saskatchewan were pulled over by RCMP officers from Melfort and Prince Albert in mid-January, resulting in multiple tickets and charges being laid. From January 1...

Jan 22, 2026

Swinging with the Stars fundraiser returns with $90K goal for BUH

A popular community fundraiser is returning to the Battlefords this month, with a clear goal of improving patient care at Battlefords Union Hospital.Swinging with the Stars, hosted by the Battlefords ...

Jan 22, 2026

Prince Albert, Battlefords on list of hospitals to get metal detectors

People going into emergency rooms in some urban Saskatchewan hospitals, including the Victoria Hospital in Prince Albert and the Battlefords Union Hospital will soon have to pass through metal detecto...

Jan 22, 2026

North Battleford council invites residents to monthly ‘Council Connect’ meet-ups

It's an opportunity to engage in casual conversation with members of the public. City councillors from North Battleford will host an event on a Thursday each month, with rotating times and locations t...

Jan 22, 2026

'It's such a huge experience': inside a family’s 14-year commitment to North Stars billeting

This feature is part of an ongoing series to highlight the contribution of Battlefords North Stars billet families.For many Battlefords residents, a trip to the Access Communications Centre when the N...

Jan 22, 2026