Battlefords

RCMP warn of new type of fentanyl circulating in the Battlefords area

Battlefords RCMP is warning the public that a new type of fentanyl is now in the Battlefords area. Fentanyl is often mixed in with other illegal street drugs and can be deadly even in small quantities...

Nov 10, 2022

Battlefords Agricultural Society hoping for more members

The Battlefords Agricultural Society is getting ready for its upcoming Annual General Meeting and is putting the call out for new members. The date for the meeting is still being confirmed but there i...

Nov 10, 2022

RCMP make third arrest in Maymont death investigation

Saskatchewan RCMP's Major Crimes Unit has made another arrest in the investigation into the death of a Prince Albert woman near Maymont.Police confirmed they arrested Cassidy Kiskotagan in North Battl...

Nov 10, 2022

Discovery Co-op named Business of the Year at BBEX Awards

It was an exciting time for many businesses and individuals honoured at the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce's 28th Battlefords Business Excellence (BBEX) Awards Gala Wednesday. Among the highlights of...

Nov 10, 2022

More RCMP recruits needed to meet staffing shortage

If anyone is thinking of a new or second career and is interested in joining the RCMP, this might be a good time to sign up. During Monday's Town of Battleford council meeting, Mayor Ames Leslie said ...

Nov 09, 2022

Accused in Damian Moosomin homicide case now set for trial

One of the accused individuals in the Damian Moosomin homicide investigation will now be heading to trial.A preliminary hearing for Stormy Wapass-Semaganis, 24, of Edmonton, Alta., wrapped up on Monda...

Nov 09, 2022

Calls involving guns highlight weekly report from Battlefords RCMP

Three separate incidents involving firearms were among the 460 calls Battlefords RCMP responded to between Nov. 3 and Nov. 8. Just before 3 p.m. on Nov. 3, police received a report of a man with a gun...

Nov 09, 2022

Town's Legion Branch planning Remembrance Day ceremony, banquet

Royal Canadian Legion Battleford Branch No. 9 will hold a service to mark Remembrance Day on Friday to honour all veterans. During Town of Battleford council's meeting Monday, Mayor Ames Leslie gave a...

Nov 08, 2022

Residents on the hook to replace garbage bins destroyed by overnight vandalism

North Battleford city officials and community safety officers received multiple calls Tuesday morning, about damaged garbage bins. The city believes the damage is the result of an unknown number of in...

Nov 08, 2022

Town approves subdivision for new condo development

The town of Battleford will soon see some more housing options.Town of Battleford council approved a proposed development for a four-unit bare-land condominium complex at its meeting Monday.Do-All Hol...

Nov 08, 2022