Battlefords

Sask. Lotteries Community Grant Adjudication Committee sees title, mandate changes

The City of North Battleford has changed the title and mandate of the Sask. Lotteries Community Grant Adjudication Committee.The issue was discussed at this week's council meeting.Council approved adm...

Mar 30, 2023

Traffic stop leads to arrest of five people for possessing illegal firearms

Five people are facing over 20 charges after RCMP found illegal guns in their vehicle.On Wednesday, North Battleford RCMP stopped a vehicle on the Highway 16 overpass in the city for a minor infractio...

Mar 30, 2023

Family plans vigil at Finlayson Island for Gregory Cope

The family of Battlefords resident Gregory Cope, who was found deceased after reported missing, plan to hold a vigil in his memory.Police reported March 3 that Cope, 32, was found deceased inside a ho...

Mar 29, 2023

N.B. local, Wilkinson reflects on National Championship with VIU

It was a fairytale first season on the hardcourt for North Battleford's Jadyn Wilkinson with the Vancouver Island University Mariners. The Mariners women's basketball team took home their first Nation...

Mar 29, 2023

Citizens on Patrol Program showing positive numbers

The Battlefords Citizens on Patrol Program (COPP) volunteer group continues to make an impact in the community. The group takes part in vehicular patrols in the Battlefords, looking for suspicious act...

Mar 29, 2023

North Stars to meet Mustangs in SJHL semi-finals

Coming off a five-game best-of-seven series victory (4-1) over the Weyburn Red Wings that wrapped up over the weekend, the Battlefords North Stars now have their opponent for the semi-finals of the SJ...

Mar 29, 2023

Battlefords RCMP Crime Reduction Initiative reporting success targeting criminals

The Battlefords RCMP Crime Reduction Initiative is already experiencing success in disrupting criminal activity since the new pilot project was launched in January. The program is comprised of several...

Mar 29, 2023

North Stars Southgate named finalist for RBC Community Ambassador

Battlefords North Stars captain Jake Southgate has been named a finalist for this year's RBC Community Ambassador. As previously announced here, Southgate was already named the North Stars' SJHL Commu...

Mar 29, 2023

City to apply for grant for flashing crosswalk lights

The City of North Battleford hopes to make streets in the community a little safer by adding flashing crosswalk lights. Director of City Operations Stewart Schafer discussed the issue at this week's c...

Mar 28, 2023

Stars' trio named to National Aboriginal Hockey Championships

Three hockey players from the local Battlefords teams have been selected to represent Saskatchewan at this spring's National Aboriginal Hockey Championships.Recent Battlefords North Stars commit for n...

Mar 28, 2023