Battlefords

Suspect arrested almost one month after armed robbery in Pierceland

A man wanted by RCMP after an armed robbery in Pierceland has been arrested.Back on Feb. 16, Pierceland RCMP received a report of the robbery on Deer Lake Trail. At that time, two people were parked i...

Mar 15, 2023

Guns and other stolen items recovered following break-in and crash near Marsden

Three people are facing charges in relation to a chain of events last week in the Marsden area.On March 7, at approximately 12 p.m., RCMP responded to a two vehicle crash on a grid road. Fortunately t...

Mar 14, 2023

North Stars first-round schedule set versus Red Wings

The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) has announced its playoff schedule for the opening round of the 2023 postseason.As the #1 seed overall, the Battlefords North Stars (38-5-2-1) will open th...

Mar 14, 2023

Meota Combines repeat as SPHL Champions

For the second year in a row, the Meota Combines are on top of the senior hockey heap, claiming their second consecutive Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League (SPHL) championship over the weekend, with a...

Mar 14, 2023

City approves three-year agreement with Destination Battlefords

The City of North Battleford approved a new service agreement for funding and support for Destination Battlefords at its meeting this week. City council authorized the agreement for a three-year term ...

Mar 14, 2023

N.B. Legion accepting applications for Veterans' Banner program

North Battleford Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 70 is once again starting to receive applications for its "Honour Our Veterans" banner program. The Legion will accept 40 applications on a first come...

Mar 13, 2023

Milestone night leads Stars to new franchise points record

It was a milestone night of epic proportions Saturday night at the ACC, as the Battlefords North Stars continued to reach new heights in their season for the ages. Topping Kindersley 8-0 for their 48t...

Mar 12, 2023

North Stars host Klippers to wrap regular season on home ice

The Battlefords North Stars return to play Saturday night at the Access Communications Centre, for night two of their weekend home-and-home with Kindersley, to wrap their regular season schedule. The ...

Mar 11, 2023

Stars explode for seven in third, top Klippers 10-1

It was truly an all hands on deck performance from the Battlefords North Stars Friday, as nine different players chipped in with a goal on the night, to led the team to a 10-1 victory over the divisio...

Mar 11, 2023

NB Fire Dept. welcomes new fire truck with "pushing-in" ceremony

It was an exciting day for the North Battleford Fire Department Friday as members held an open house to welcome in their new fire truck. Clockwise from top left: Fire Chief Lindsay Holm, the "pushing-...

Mar 10, 2023