Battlefords

Pack the Patrol Unit event brings donations and a happy adoption

Battlefords' fourth annual Pack the Patrol Unit event was a success for the Humane Society. On Friday, $1,500 and more than 3,000 pounds of food and supplies were donated to the shelter. Donations wer...

Dec 08, 2025

A month of poverty in 75 minutes: Battlefords to launch immersive simulation

A month of tough decisions will be compressed into a little over an hour when local agencies host a poverty simulation in North Battleford, inviting participants to experience the pressures families f...

Dec 08, 2025

'We totally beat last year': RCMP collect over 4,200 pounds of food for Battlefords food bank

On a cold December day in North Battleford, police cruisers, a 33-foot command truck and a steady stream of bundled-up volunteers created a scene that looked less like a law-enforcement operation and ...

Dec 07, 2025

Ottawa 'deeply concerned' as BATC chiefs sound alarm over violence and policing gaps

Public Safety Canada says it is "deeply concerned" by escalating violence in Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs (BATC) communities and is working with Saskatchewan and BATC member nations to improve pol...

Dec 05, 2025

Battleford council lowers proposed 2026 tax increase from 3.9% to 2.7%

The town of Battleford council has dropped its proposed budget percent from 3.9 to 2.7 at their meeting on Dec. 4. The updated proposed budget shows that each house will see a base tax of $110 annuall...

Dec 05, 2025

North Battleford City Council to vote on 2026 budget with proposed mill-rate increase

North Battleford city council will be asked on Monday, to approve the city's 2026 municipal budget, which includes a proposed increase to the general municipal tax rate for next year.The draft budget ...

Dec 05, 2025

Wolf Garden brings back ‘Kids Shop Free’ event to spread holiday cheer in the Battlefords

Wolf Garden is once again giving kids the joy of choosing gifts for the ones they love, at no cost.The second annual Kids Shop Free event will take place on Dec. 20. A volunteer for Wolf Garden said t...

Dec 05, 2025

Three members hired ahead of Sask. Marshals Service regional HQ launch in North Battleford

The Saskatchewan Marshals Service (SMS) has hired three experienced police officers as it prepares to stand up its new regional headquarters in North Battleford early in the new year.The agency announ...

Dec 04, 2025

Cold weather prompts renewed reminders as homeless residents risk dangerous exposure

As winter blankets the Battlefords, officials warn of the effects of extreme temperatures and encourage the use of the community's homeless shelter. Miwasin Kikinaw, the homeless shelter, provides a w...

Dec 04, 2025

Battlefords firefighters awarded for their heroism during northern wildfires

North Battleford's fire chief visited Regina on Tuesday to receive an award for his crew's heroism and bravery. Premier Scott Moe awarded each fire chief a Premier's Commendation Award for those who s...

Dec 03, 2025