Category Archives: Battlefords

Homeowners to pay more as North Battleford updates lead water line subsidy
North Battleford city council approved an increase to the portion of costs paid by property owners when mandatory lead water service lines are replaced, as the city continues efforts to phase out agin...
Jan 14, 2026

Haggis, pipes and Highland dancing to set the stage for Battlefords' Robbie Burns Night
For some, it's the haggis that raises eyebrows. For others, it's the sound of bagpipes, the swirl of Highland dancers or the chance to sample a dram of scotch on a cold January night.All of it comes t...
Jan 13, 2026

New utility rates, base tax approved as North Battleford council implements 2026 budget
North Battleford city council approved a series of bylaws Monday to implement the city's 2026 budget, formally authorizing new utility rates and frontage-based infrastructure levy.Council passed amend...
Jan 13, 2026

Winter recreation season underway across the Battlefords
As winter settles into the Battlefords, local parks and trails are once again becoming hubs of seasonal activity. Recent snowfall and warmer temperatures have created ideal conditions for a wide range...
Jan 12, 2026

Advance polls open Wednesday for North Battleford 2026 byelection
Voting dates are quickly approaching for North Battleford's upcoming municipal byelection, with residents set to choose one councillor from a field of five candidates.The profiles of the five candidat...
Jan 12, 2026

Icy conditions persist due to freeze-thaw cycle
The warmer weather is certainly welcomed after a cool start to winter, but there is a downside. High temperatures are expected to be at or above freezing during the day, while being a little cooler ov...
Jan 12, 2026

Utility rate increases, new base tax before North Battleford council
North Battleford city council will consider a series of bylaws Monday night that would raise utility rates in 2026 and introduce a new base tax to fund road and underground infrastructure work.Among t...
Jan 12, 2026

RCMP located four kilograms of suspected cocaine during traffic stop near Maidstone
Four kilograms of suspected cocaine was seized during a traffic stop near Maidstone. On Jan. 8, the Saskatchewan RCMP Roving Traffic Unit performed a traffic stop on a car travelling on Highway 16 for...
Jan 12, 2026

A trip down memory lane: kits for Alzheimers and dementia patients available by inter-library loan
When Lindsay Baker, the Community Services Librarian at Wapiti Regional Library, heard about reminiscing kits that help dementia and Alzheimer's patients, she knew she wanted them for her collection. ...
Jan 11, 2026
Seven Unity businesses hit in overnight break-ins: RCMP
Unity RCMP are investigating a series of break-ins and thefts reported at several businesses in the town earlier this week.Police said they received reports on Jan. 8 of break-ins at seven Unity busin...
Jan 10, 2026