Battlefords

Town approves new IT services contract

The Town of Battleford has approved a contract for a new IT services provider.Council accepted administration's recommendation for a combined IT provider agreement, with SaskTel Business Solutions and...

Sep 21, 2022

Battlefords RCMP use taser during arrest

A 41-year-old man is in police custody after RCMP said he resisted arrest in North Battleford Tuesday night. Police were called to the 700 block of 99th Street at 8 p.m., on Sept. 20. They were respon...

Sep 21, 2022

Battleford RCMP seek assistance in locating missing 14-year-old boy

RCMP are seeking the public's help to locate a missing 14-year-old boy. Jadell Mantee was last seen late in the afternoon on September 19, in the east industrial area of North Battleford. Mantee is 5'...

Sep 21, 2022

Battleford Community Spirit Group donates $21,500 to town

It was a night of giving at the Town of Battleford's council meeting Tuesday.Tim Pruden, of the Battleford Community Spirit Group (BCSG), made a presentation to council and capped off his update by do...

Sep 21, 2022

Strathcona announces acquisition of Serafina, potential plans for expansion

Strathcona Resources Ltd. announced its growth into Saskatchewan during a press conference with Premier Scott Moe in North Battleford . The company said it recently acquired Serafina Energy Ltd. and i...

Sep 20, 2022

Youth facing several charges in connection to alleged school assault, lockdown

A 16-year-old is facing multiple charges in connection with an alleged assault at North Battleford Comprehensive High School last week. Because he is under 18, the youth cannot be named due to the You...

Sep 20, 2022

Midwest Food Resources Pumpkin Festival promotes locally-grown produce

The Midwest Food Resources' (MFR) first-ever pumpkin festival turned out to be a big success, with lots of people attending.The event took place Sunday at the non-profit's Community Garden, located of...

Sep 20, 2022

Legion recognizes Day of Mourning with memorial service for the Queen

It was a touching tribute to Queen Elizabeth II at the Royal Canadian Legion Battleford Branch No. 9 memorial service Monday. The half-hour event was held at the cenotaph in Battleford, during the Nat...

Sep 19, 2022

Two men facing charges connected to Battleford attack back in court

The case of two men dealing with charges related to a July 17 attack caught on video in Battleford returned to court Monday. Dane Lesmeister, 19, is facing a charge of possession of a weapon for a dan...

Sep 19, 2022

Town closed for National Day of Mourning for Queen's passing

The Town of Battleford is advising residents it will be closed Sept. 19 to observe the federal holiday, to mark the passing of the Queen. Arena bookings will not be affected by the closure and will co...

Sep 19, 2022