Battlefords

Former RCMP office manager elected in North Battleford 2026 byelection

UPDATE: Official results from the City of North Battleford confirm Gail Feser has won the municipal byelection, with final vote totals showing a slight change from the unofficial count released Wednes...

Jan 21, 2026

Facing reality: inside North Battleford’s Poverty Simulation Exercise

BattlefordsNOW reporter Alyssa Rudolph was invited to participate in The Poverty Simulation Exercise hosted in North Battleford on Jan. 21. The simulation is an interactive learning experience designe...

Jan 21, 2026

'Be anxious for nothing': how a son's grief became comfort for cancer patients in North Battleford

A verse from the bible helped a mother face cancer. Now, etched onto a small plaque on a chemotherapy chair in North Battleford, the same quote is quietly read by other patients beginning their own ca...

Jan 21, 2026

Two employers charged in alleged exploitation of foreign workers in North Battleford

Two employers in Saskatchewan are facing multiple charges under provincial legislation aimed at protecting foreign workers and immigrants.Vikram Singh is charged with four offences under The Foreign W...

Jan 21, 2026

North Stars, healthcare foundation team up to quietly offer care through hockey

A new partnership in the Battlefords is quietly offering families and individuals a night of hockey, not as a promotion or fundraiser, but as a gesture of care.The Battlefords Healthcare Foundation an...

Jan 20, 2026

Record-breaking year: Battleford Fire Department sees rise in calls for service

The Battleford Fire Department recorded 135 calls for service in 2025, marking an increase of 58 calls over the previous year. Fire Chief Larry Gabruch, said last year the department established a rec...

Jan 20, 2026

Battleford council appoints Landon Chambers as CAO for three-year term

The hunt for a town Chief Administrative Officer has come to an end in Battleford, following the announcement of Landon Chambers' extended employment. Last month, Chambers joined the town council on a...

Jan 20, 2026

Police hunt suspects after bear spray attack in North Battleford

Battlefords RCMP are investigating a bear mace incident involving two suspects at a business on 100th Street in North Battleford.Officers were called to the area at about 10:40 p.m. on Jan. 18 after r...

Jan 20, 2026

'Everybody's accepted': Inside a classroom where hands-on learning is opening doors for youth in North Battleford

This story is part of a four-part series highlighting the visual arts, drama, music and cosmetology programs at North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS).Read more:'The sky is the limit': How...

Jan 19, 2026

Manhunt underway for suspect involved in ACC break and enter

Battlefords RCMP is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a man involved in a break and enter. On Dec. 31 and again on Jan. 1 entry was gained to the Access Communication Centre in North Batt...

Jan 19, 2026