Battlefords

Humane Society's new boarding and grooming facility opening soon

The Battlefords Humane Society (BHS) is getting ready to open its first-ever kennel facility. Called BHS Boarding & Grooming, the centre will be open to the public on Dec. 10 and 11 when people wi...

Dec 02, 2022

City council wraps up budget deliberation meetings

North Battleford city council concluded budget deliberation meetings Thursday night. Administration discussed third-party grant requests as part of the session.Some of the new items on the table inclu...

Dec 02, 2022

BUH Foundation launches 50/50 fundraiser

The Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation has launched an online 50/50 to raise money for the palliative care department at Battlefords Union Hospital.Tickets are now available at a website dedicated ...

Dec 02, 2022

Busy weekend ahead on senior hockey slate

It's a busy weekend ahead for senior hockey. There will be six games this weekend across the Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League, with three Friday night and three Saturday. Friday nightThe Battlefords...

Dec 02, 2022

North Battleford to receive $785,000 from the province for policing

The City of North Battleford will receive $785,000 to continue funding seven policing positions. The funding is through the Municipal Police Grants program for 2022-23.In a media release, the province...

Dec 01, 2022

Battlefords community recognizes World AIDS Day

Supporters came together for World AIDS Day in North Battleford Thursday. Initially, an awareness walk was planned, but due to the extreme cold temperature participants decided to have an indoor event...

Dec 01, 2022

Cause of church rectory garage fire still under investigation

UPDATE: On Dec. 13, the city reported the North Battleford Fire Department wrapped up its investigation into the cause of the Nov. 28 fire at the Notre Dame church rectory garage. The cause was determ...

Nov 30, 2022

City approves purchase of new ice plant condenser for ACC arena

North Battleford city council gave its approval for the city to purchase a new ice plant condenser for the Access Communications Centre (ACC) arena.The cost, estimated at $150,000, was pre-approved fo...

Nov 30, 2022

22 assaults highlight weekly RCMP report for Battlefords

Battleford RCMP responded to 446 calls for service between Nov. 23 and Nov. 29. Of note, police responded to 22 assaults and, in one incident, arrested ten people for being unlawfully in a dwelling.Ar...

Nov 30, 2022

City budget draft now down to 5.96 per cent tax increase

The City of North Battleford administration's latest proposed budget draft has now been whittled down a little to reflect a general rate tax increase of 5.96 percent. Administration provided an update...

Nov 30, 2022