Battlefords

Buffalo Narrows declares state of emergency, issues evacuation notices for some residents due to wildfire

UPDATE: Power to the village has been cut off due to powerlines in the area catching fire. Meanwhile, Highway 155 has been shut down for up to six hours as the fire once again jumped the road in a sep...

May 14, 2023

North Stars fall to Collingwood 3-1

The Battlefords North Stars fell 3-1 to the Collingwood Blues Saturday afternoon, in their second game of round robin play at the Centennial Cup. Steven Kesslering scored the Stars' lone goal of the g...

May 13, 2023

Police were in contact with Big Island Lake man prior to death, investigation reveals

The reason behind the death of a 20-year-old Saskatchewan man is still being investigated by the RCMP.Dominic Kahpoonapit's remains were located earlier this month near a home on the Big Island Lake C...

May 13, 2023

North Stars look to stay hot against OJHL champion, Collingwood

Coming off a 4-1 win over Kam River to open the tournament Thursday, the Battlefords North Stars return to action Saturday morning for their second round robin game of the Centennial Cup, against the ...

May 13, 2023

‘On Air for Healthcare’ radiothon a huge success

It's a wrap! The eighth annual Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation's 'On Air for Healthcare' radiothon fundraiser has finished with a total of $443,219 donated for this year's campaign. CJNB, ...

May 12, 2023

RCMP arrest wanted man in Witchekan Lake First Nation

Saskatchewan RCMP said they have arrested a man who fled from police following a dangerous incident in Spiritwood over a month ago.Back on March 30, RCMP were called to a home in the area for reports ...

May 12, 2023

A great day for giving for the ‘On Air for Healthcare’ radiothon

UPDATE: As of 3 p.m., the fundraising total for 'On Air for Healthcare' is $145,451. To donate, drop by the Battlefords Union Hospital lobby today, call 306-446-6652, click here to donate online, or t...

May 12, 2023

‘I’m excited’: Meadow Lake star reflects on being drafted to the WHL

A Meadow Lake hockey player is still lost for words after he was drafted in the second round of the WHL Prospects Draft.Kash Alger-East, a member of the North West 15U AA Stars was taken 25th overall ...

May 12, 2023

Special day for giving for the 'On Air for Healthcare' radiothon

To donate, drop by the Battlefords Union Hospital lobby today, call 306-446-6652, click here to donate online, or text "Donate" to 306-805-1829 and follow the link.Don't forget to give!It's time for t...

May 12, 2023

North Stars top Kam River 4-1 to open Centennial Cup

Steven Kesslering led the way with a goal and an assist and Josh Kotai stopped 20/21 on the day, as the Battlefords North Stars opened the Centennial Cup with a 4-1 win over the SIJHL champion Kam Riv...

May 11, 2023