Battlefords

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

Grand opening for automotive shop supporting BGC Battlefords

Oil Can Charlie's is looking to make the delay for the grand opening of the new Battleford location worth it.The automotive shop, which officially opened in early January, will have a live location br...

Jul 21, 2022

Teen girls reported missing in North Battleford

Battlefords RCMP now have three missing persons investigations involving teens.Fourteen-year-old, Summer Bear, was reported missing Monday afternoon. She was last seen in North Battleford, but also fr...

Jul 21, 2022

Lunch and Learn talk focuses on LGBT issues

Youth were able to learn little about LGBT issues in a positive space at this Week's Lunch and Learn event. The event is part of the Battlefords Family Health Centre's series of various talks for youn...

Jul 21, 2022

Man hospitalized after assault in North Battleford, captured on video

DISCLAIMER: Video footage contained in this story may be disturbing for some readers.--Two teens have been arrested and a search is underway for multiple suspects, following an incident in North Battl...

Jul 21, 2022

New apartment building coming to North Battleford

North Battleford residents will soon see a new apartment building in the Fairview Heights area. The four-storey, 54-unit complex is being built at 2424 Buhler Avenue, close to Territorial Drive Allian...

Jul 21, 2022

Suspect charged in relation to Battleford assault

A Battleford man is facing one count of assault following the attack of a man from Poundmaker Cree Nation.In a press release, RCMP said Adam Lesmeister, 46, was arrested and charged Tuesday night. His...

Jul 20, 2022

Farm family identifies Indigenous historical cultural sites on property

A farm family near Kerrobert is looking forward to holding a tour of their property after identifying a number of Indigenous historical cultural sites, including Chief Poundmaker's winter camp and nea...

Jul 20, 2022

Battleford traffic bylaw requires changes, new RCMP stats

A new traffic bylaw update for the Town of Battleford requires some additional work.During Monday's council meeting, members declined to adopt the proposed changes from administration. The bylaw has b...

Jul 20, 2022

City adopts new mill rate; tax notices to be sent out

North Battleford city council formally adopted the new mill rate at its meeting this week so tax notices will be sent out soon.Council adopted the mill rate to reflect a 5.11 per cent tax increase to ...

Jul 19, 2022