Battlefords

Biggar pitcher Garrett Hawkins selected to San Diego Padres 40-man roster

In the history of Major League Baseball, nine players have called Saskatchewan home. That number could increase to 10 next season, as Biggar's Garrett Hawkins has been selected to the San Diego Padres...

Nov 20, 2025

‘Leaders of tomorrow’: Chief Cody Benson of Red Pheasant Cree Nation swears in student council

An election recently took place on Red Pheasant Cree Nation - one that could potentially foreshadow the future of local politicians.Students at Clifford Wuttunee School participated in a swearing-in c...

Nov 19, 2025

Battlefords Youth Forum gives teens a voice through interactive learning

Whether it's questions about self-confidence or banking, curious youth will have the opportunity to get some of them answered during the seventh annual Battlefords Youth Forum.The event began in 2018 ...

Nov 19, 2025

Police dog helps track down break-and-enter suspects in North Battleford

A quick response by Battlefords RCMP and Police Dog Services led to the arrest of two people after a break and enter earlier this month.Police were called on Nov. 8 to a home on Meadow Lark Lane, wher...

Nov 19, 2025

Smoke expected near Wearing Road as city carries out controlled burn

Don't be alarmed if you see smoke rising from North Battleford's landfill this week - the City says a controlled burn is underway at the Waste Management Facility.City staff began burning clean wood a...

Nov 19, 2025

BGC Battleford receives $20K donation to help fund programs

BGC Battlefords has received a boost from the local community to support the club's programs and services. Battlefords Hotel Association presented a cheque for $20,000 to the club on Tuesday. Each hot...

Nov 19, 2025

Battleford gives support for renaming of Highway 4 to honor Chief Big Bear

The Town of Battleford has given its support for the renaming of a section on Highway 4. The Ministry of Highways received a request to rename the 80-kilometer section to honor Chief Big Bear, who was...

Nov 18, 2025

Former Sask. Party MLA and cabinet minister Herb Cox passed away

The flags were lowered to half-staff at the legislative building on Tuesday at the news of the death of former MLA and cabinet minister Herb Cox.Cox was first elected as the Sask. Party MLA for Battle...

Nov 18, 2025

Sensor-camera upgrade to shut down signals at Highway 16, 40 in North Battleford Nov. 20

The City of North Battleford is urging motorists to use caution Thursday as traffic lights at the busy intersection of Highways 16 and 40 are shut down for upgrades.The signals - located beside Parson...

Nov 18, 2025

Battlefords Sober Walk marks journeys of healing

"What we can't do alone, we can do together."Those words from Daniel Little rang especially true for him at the second annual Sober Walk, hosted by the Battlefords Treatment Centre.Little celebrated h...

Nov 18, 2025