Battlefords

BBEX Awards returns to in-person this November

Nomination season for the 2022 Battlefords Business Excellence (BBEX) Awards is here.The 28th edition of the annual event is set for Nov. 9 at the Dekker Centre, which will see the awards return to a ...

Jun 25, 2022

Launch held for Battlefords addictions clinic, harm reduction van

Significant upgrades in addiction services were unveiled in the Battlefords this week.Many dignitaries were present for the grand opening of the Rapid Access to Addictions Medicine (RAAM) clinic in No...

Jun 25, 2022

Danita Thomas sentenced to 12.5 years in prison in Laverdiere case

One of the people facing charges in the death of Tiki Laverdiere was sentenced to 12.5 years in prison for manslaughter.Danita Thomas, 35, of North Battleford, was previously found guilty of manslaugh...

Jun 24, 2022

Man charged with killing mother makes first court appearance

A 45-year-old North Battleford man facing a charge of second-degree murder in the death of his mother made his first appearance at North Battleford provincial court Friday.Wearing a black T-shirt, Wal...

Jun 24, 2022

North West College launching new Liberal Arts program

North West College (NWC) will have new programming for students this fall.The Liberal Arts one-year Certificate program and two-year Diploma program are set to start in September at the Meadow Lake an...

Jun 24, 2022

North Battleford man charged with killing mother

A 45-year-old man from North Battleford is facing a charge of second degree murder in connection to an incident that happened in the city earlier this week.Walter Geering is scheduled to appear this m...

Jun 24, 2022

Friendship Centre continues Indigenous People's Day celebrations

The celebration of National Indigenous People's Day in the Battlefords continued into Wednesday.Thanks to the weather holding out, the Battleford's Indian Metis Friendship Centre put on their annual c...

Jun 23, 2022

Distressed cattle seized following investigation near NB

A man is facing charges for failing to provide adequate care after a large number of cattle were seized by Animal Protection Services of Saskatchewan (APSS) from a property near North Battleford.Follo...

Jun 23, 2022

Multiple assaults, teens still missing: RCMP report

Battlefords RCMP are looking for two suspects from a reported assault with a machete on Moosomin First Nation.Saturday evening, a man in his 40s was giving a ride to two people he knew, before an alte...

Jun 23, 2022

RCMP investigate mass vehicle theft in Rosetown

Saskatchewan RCMP arrested multiple suspects on Tuesday after several vehicles were stolen in Rosetown.The local detachment got a call that morning regarding a group of suspicious vehicles travelling ...

Jun 23, 2022