Battlefords

Storywalk event a step forward in early years literacy

Young families in the Battlefords had an opportunity to help their kids improve their literacy skills Friday during Storywalk. About 170 people attended the event at the Kinsmen Park in North Battlefo...

Sep 26, 2022

Developer gifts property to town

The Town of Battleford had some property gifted to it at this week's council meeting.Battleford West Properties Ltd. offered the land to the municipality to take over as it was not using the property....

Sep 23, 2022

Lakeland Library Region planning celebration for 50th anniversary

Lakeland Library Region is getting ready for a big celebration Saturday to recognize its 50th anniversary. All the fun will take place at the North Battleford Library branch. Lakeland Library Region p...

Sep 23, 2022

Forest nursery in northern Sask. celebrates 25 year anniversary and over 250 million seedlings grown

A nursery responsible for helping grow millions of trees is celebrating 25 years of operations in northern Saskatchewan.PRT Growing Services Ltd. took over the Prince Albert Forest Nursery in 1997 and...

Sep 23, 2022

Town shows support for "Lights of Joy" project

Town council approved funding to support the Battleford Community Spirit Group's (BCSG) "Lights of Joy" project for 2022.The BCSG organizes this Christmas event at the Historic Lions Park on 22nd Stre...

Sep 22, 2022

Town planning free drive-in movie night

Area residents will have more fun things to do in the Battlefords this fall.The Town of Battleford announced at this week's council meeting it is planning a free drive-in movie event, called "Movie Ni...

Sep 22, 2022

NB firefighters respond to two structure fires at vacant buildings

North Battleford firefighters battled two structure fires in the downtown area overnight Wednesday and early Thursday morning.The city reported one building was located on the 1400 block of 101 Street...

Sep 22, 2022

Man wanted in connection with submerged vehicle found in Beaver River

UPDATE: On September 24, Cold Lake RCMP found and arrested Bryan Janvier at a residence on Cold Lake First Nation. He will appear in Meadow Lake Provincial Court on September 29, 2022.--A warrant has ...

Sep 21, 2022

Town welcomes new lumber business to area

The Town of Battleford is granting a three-year tax abatement to a new business coming to the community.ABMT Wood Solutions Ltd., based in Saskatoon, is looking at opening a location in the town's com...

Sep 21, 2022

Woman victim of weekend carjacking

Battlefords RCMP are investigating after a woman's truck was carjacked early Sunday morning. According to police, the incident took place shortly after 1 a.m. September 18, on Highway 4, south of Batt...

Sep 21, 2022