Battlefords

18U Beavers kick off ball season in North Battleford

It's a beautiful day for baseball in North Battleford.The NB Beavers 18U baseball team kick off opening day of their spring season Saturday afternoon at Beaver Lions Stadium. Taking on the visiting Re...

May 05, 2023

Do Not Consume water advisory issued for Saulteaux First Nation

First Nations and Inuit Health has issued a Do Not Consume water advisory for those in the Saulteaux community and surrounding area.Due to the large volume of water being used fighting wildfires near ...

May 05, 2023

Battlefords AAA Stars celebrate year-end awards banquet

The Battlefords AAA Stars recently held their annual year-end awards banquet, celebrating the best of the past year on the ice.Treycen Wuttunee took home the team's Top Scorer Award after leading the ...

May 05, 2023

North Stars Klimosko named finalist for CJHL Coach of the Year

Coming off a second league championship in the last five years (four seasons), and his third straight SJHL Coach of the Year Award, Battlefords North Stars head coach Brayden Klimosko has now been nam...

May 04, 2023

Fire ban in place for RM of Battle River #438

A fire ban is currently in effect for the Rural Municipality of Battle River #438 due to continuing dry and windy conditions in the area. Burning of outdoor fires is not permitted, as well as controll...

May 04, 2023

'High severity' wildfires causing issues in the Moosomin and Saulteaux First Nation area

Wildfires are currently active in the Moosomin First Nation and Saulteaux First Nation areas.Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs (BATC) said in a media release today, that urgent suppression is needed."A...

May 03, 2023

Battlefords local Bahler named Olds College Rookie of the Year

Battlefords local, Kalyna Bahler has been named the Olds College Broncos women's volleyball Rookie of the Year. Recognized as a standout first-year player on a very youthful team that featured nine ro...

May 03, 2023

Fire bans on for RMs of N.B., Meota, Cochin, Metinota, Medstead, Mervin, Frenchman Butte

More fire bans have been announced for several municipalities in the North West region of Saskatchewan due to continuing dry and windy conditions in the area.Bans have been issued for the Rural Munici...

May 03, 2023

UPDATE: Clearwater River Dene Nation ordered to evacuate as wildfire nears

Update: A mandatory evacuation order was put into effect around 8 p.m. Wednesday evening for the Clearwater River Dene Nation (CRDN). Community officials said it was due to increased smoke and because...

Teena Monteleone May 03, 2023

CMHA Battlefords branch's Mental Health Awareness Walk sees strong showing

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Battlefords branch took to the streets Wednesday for the Mental Health Awareness Week walk. The event saw a large group of participants this year, under s...

May 03, 2023