Battlefords

COVID in wastewater increases but remains in the low range

While the amount of COVID in Prince Albert and North Battleford wastewater has increased since last week, the amounts are still lower than peaks seen in the past. As of July 18, the overall viral load...

Jul 25, 2022

NB makes slight adjustment to mill rate inline with budget

The City of North Battleford has approved a small adjustment to the mill rate to more accurately align with the tax increases previously approved for 2022. Council originally adopted the 2022 property...

Jul 25, 2022

Body of missing boater on Dore Lake found more than a week after falling into water

The body of a missing 28-year-old man has been found more than a week after falling off a boat on Dore Lake. Austin Bomok, a member of the Canadian Armed Forces, was spending time with his family when...

Jul 25, 2022

Business community searching for supply chain solutions

The strain on supply chains continues to impact local economies in Saskatchewan.A recent piece from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce focuses on potential partnership dialogue between the government an...

Jul 25, 2022

Ahtahkakoop RCMP seeking public assistance locating wanted person

Ahthakakoop RCMP is asking the public for help in locating a wanted male. Shadaine Stanley, 27, is wanted for multiple charges after RCMP received a call on July 21 of an injured person on a road east...

Jul 23, 2022

RCMP Report: Vehicle theft arrests

A 31-year-old man arrested for driving stolen vehicles has been connected to another incident in the Battlefords.Ken Morin faces multiple offences from a pair of investigations earlier in the week. Ba...

Jul 23, 2022

North Battleford's CUplex now known as InnovationPlex

People visiting the multiplex at Carlton Trail in North Battleford will want to note the new name of the facility. The city reported this week the venue will now be known as InnovationPlex recreation ...

Jul 22, 2022

Midwest Food Resources community garden project flourishing

The third project for the Midwest Food Resources (MFR) community garden is coming in nicely since it was started last year. Executive director, Vesna Fa, said the weather has been ideal this summer, w...

Jul 22, 2022

RCMP Report: Sexual assault arrest, search for suspects with bats

Battlefords RCMP arrested and charged a 21-year-old male from North Battleford with sexual assault on Monday.A report came in the previous morning, with the incident in the city occurring early that d...

Jul 22, 2022

Former Battlefords resident donates to Territorial Youth Services in memory of her son

A former Battlefords resident is showing her support for a local youth program in memory of her son. Marla Kerr, who lived here for many years, wants to help Territorial Youth Services [TYS] as a gift...

Jul 21, 2022