Battlefords

Woman charged after fleeing from police near Frenchman Butte

A 24-year-old woman from Saskatoon was arrested by RCMP officers after failing to stop for officers who wanted to pull her over for speeding near Frenchman Butte. Combined Traffic Services officers sa...

Dec 11, 2025

Battlefords Tribal Council unveils $230M plan for new casino, arena and major community upgrades

The Battlefords Tribal Council has unveiled a $230-million development plan that includes a new casino, a 3,000-seat arena, a new high school, affordable housing and expanded health services, describi...

Dec 10, 2025

Man charged with murder after incident on Little Pine First Nation

A man has been charged with murder and aggravated assault after a death on Little Pine First Nation. Cut Knife RCMP received a report of injured individuals at a residential property on Dec. 8, at app...

Dec 10, 2025

RCMP investigate suspicious death at Moosomin First Nation

The Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes unit is investigating a suspicious death at Moosomin First Nation.On December 8, at approximately 12p.m., Battlefords RCMP received a report of a man requiring medic...

Dec 09, 2025

John Paul II Collegiate Basketball teams medal in home tournaments to start the season

The Saskatchewan High School Athletic Association (SHSAA) basketball season kicked off recently and John Paul II Collegiate has already hosted their home tournament for the boys and girls Sr teams. Th...

Dec 09, 2025

North Battleford signs agreement clearing path for urban reserve application

North Battleford city council has approved a municipal services agreement with Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nation (MGBHLM), clearing the way for the band to apply for urban reserve sta...

Dec 09, 2025

Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sharks preparing for Mandi Schwartz Memorial Tournament in Wilcox

Starting on Dec. 11, the Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sharks will be in Wilcox, Saskatchewan to take place in the Mandi Schwartz Memorial tournament which is the largest female tournament in Western Cana...

Dec 09, 2025

Sask. expands rural health recruitment incentive to Battleford, Edam and Hudson Bay

Saskatchewan is extending a major health-care recruitment program to three additional communities as the province continues efforts to shore up staffing in rural and remote areas.The Rural and Remote ...

Dec 09, 2025

'A reasonable budget': North Battleford approves 2026 budget with 3.3% hike, levy increases

North Battleford city council has approved its 2026 municipal budget Monday, adopting a general increase of 3.296 per cent along with multiple levy and utility rate adjustments that officials say are ...

Dec 09, 2025

Alleged Lakeland College sexual assault leads to charges against Unity man

RCMP have charged a 20-year-old man from Unity., following a reported sexual assault at Lakeland College late last month.Vermilion RCMP say they received a complaint on Nov. 30 and, following an inves...

Dec 08, 2025