Battlefords

Arson charge stayed for accused in apartment building fire trial

A woman saw her arson charge stayed in her trial in connection to an apartment building fire in North Battleford last year. Naomi Jean Yellowtail, 43, of North Battleford was facing a charge of arson ...

Jun 01, 2023

Two accused facing drug-related charges following RCMP investigation

North Battleford RCMP are charging two people for alleged drug trafficking.This comes after 40 grams of cocaine, cash, and other evidence consistent with drug trafficking activity was found during sei...

Jun 01, 2023

Environment Canada issues funnel cloud advisory for parts of Sask.

A funnel cloud advisory was issued Thursday morning for large areas of Saskatchewan.According to Environment Canada, conditions in west-central Saskatchewan are favourable for the development of funne...

Jun 01, 2023

North Stars outlook for 2023 SJHL Draft

The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League's next wave of young talent will hear their names called Thursday, at the 2023 SJHL Draft.Beginning at 1 p.m., the draft will feature six rounds of players born i...

Jun 01, 2023

Host Tyler Janzen ready to connect communities through country radio

Tyler Janzen is passionate about local radio. He's been on the airwaves across western Canada since 2017."It's about connecting with people - not just through great music, but also with what's happeni...

Jun 01, 2023

North Stars Steele primed for next chapter with SAIT Trojans

It is said there's no place like home, and for Battlefords North Stars defenceman Wilson Steele, back in his hometown of Calgary is where he'll be heading for the next stage of his hockey career, with...

Jun 01, 2023

Retired Battlefords RCMP Staff Sergeant honoured with Governor General's Merit Award

Retired Staff Sergeant with the Battlefords RCMP and current Battlefords area resident, Darcy Woolfitt is being recognized with the Canadian Order of Merit of the Police Forces for his service and con...

May 31, 2023

How the North Stars Championship team was built

With the 2023 SJHL Draft just a day away, battlefordsNOW is taking a look back at how the Battlefords North Stars 2022-23 Championship roster was constructed and the importance of drafting and develop...

May 31, 2023

People advised to keep cats indoors to ensure their safety

The Battlefords Humane Society is asking pet owners to try to keep their cats inside following a number of cases of people targeting cats in the community.The society received reports of cats being in...

May 31, 2023

Walk for MMIWG gives support to families

Families and supporters took to the streets of North Battleford Tuesday for a walk to honour Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, and 2-Spirit people (MMIWG2S).The walk was organized by Ba...

May 30, 2023