Battlefords

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

City asking for area to be considered for disaster assistance

UPDATE: The City of North Battleford is advising residents its application to the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP) for the June 13 heavy rainfall event has been approved. Residents are re...

Jun 22, 2022

Strong police presence in North Battleford

Police are actively engaged with an ongoing situation on 93rd St. in North Battleford.Members of the Battlefords RCMP had the street closed off to traffic between 15th Ave and 16th Ave Wednesday after...

Jun 22, 2022

Town of Battleford planning to ask province to help with high gas prices

The Town of Battleford is looking into writing a letter to the province for help with the high gas prices impacting families, especially those in rural areas. GasBuddy is reporting the average price f...

Jun 22, 2022

Battlefords Chamber meets with North Battleford Administration

As economic forecasts remain uncertain, the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce is focused on making improvements at home with local government.During Tuesday's meeting, the Chamber welcomed Jennifer Neis...

Jun 22, 2022

Local high schools celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day

From pancakes to powwows, flag raisings, and round dances, all three North Battleford high schools celebrated National Indigenous Peoples' Day Tuesday, in various ways in the community. John Paul II C...

Jun 21, 2022

Town hopes regional partners will help city recreation costs

The Town of Battleford would like to see other partners in the region contribute some of the cost of the city's recreation facilities.At this week's meeting, council approved the town's annual commitm...

Jun 21, 2022

Indigenous Day celebrations at WDM a step toward healing

Hundreds of people came together at the Western Development Museum (WDM) in North Battleford Tuesday to forge a new history. Both Indigenous people and non-Indigenous took part in a traditional powwow...

Jun 21, 2022

Capitol Annex celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day

The Capitol Annex in North Battleford kicked off Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations a day early in the community, with vendors and a free movie on Monday to celebrate the occasion. With about 12 vend...

Jun 21, 2022

Rainfall likely ahead, North Battleford lifts fire ban

Sunshine came through for Indigenous People's Day, but more precipitation is expected in the northwest.The Battlefords have a chance of showers over the next 48 hours, with increasing odds on Thursday...

Jun 21, 2022