Battlefords

Excitement for slow-pitch in the Battlefords, Meadow Lake

Time to head to the ball diamond in northwest Saskatchewan.Meadow Lake's recreational slow-pitch league kicked off the 2022 season on Monday, with games taking place three or four nights a week for th...

May 11, 2022

SaskPower regulators vandalized with a firearm

A case of serious vandalism near St. Walburg was reportedly done using firearms.SaskPower has advised the Turtleford RCMP detachment of an incident that had occurred sometime between October and March...

May 10, 2022

City purchasing asphalt recycler machine

The city hopes to save some funds and time in the long term by purchasing a new asphalt recycler machine.The unit would be used by the city's roadways department.City crews will be able to access the ...

May 10, 2022

City to use Integrity Commissioner on ad hoc basis

North Battleford city council opted to use the services of an Integrity Commissioner on an ad hoc basis for the future, rather than retain the individual for an annual fee. Council discussed the issue...

May 10, 2022

Three men charged with gun, cocaine possession

Battlefords RCMP landed multiple arrests and a large cocaine seizure following a traffic stop on May 5.Officers first received a report earlier that day of an erratic driver on Highway 16. Following t...

May 10, 2022

Pump Track to accommodate many skill levels

Battleford residents recently had an opportunity to take in an information session on plans for the Town of Battleford's new pump track.Pump track experts Graham Cooke with Canadian Ramp Company Inc. ...

May 09, 2022

Installation of water pressure valves begins in North Battleford

Water pressure is about to increase in North Battleford.The City has notified the public of the installation of pressure sustaining water valves in three phases, starting Monday, affecting multiple st...

May 09, 2022

Neilburg student takes second place at 2022 Robot Rumble

Ninety students from more than 20 high schools across Saskatchewan gathered together to compete at Saskatchewan Polytechnic's 2022 Robot Rumble.An annual robotics challenge where teams spend months bu...

May 09, 2022

One of accused heading to trial in Moosomin case

A Saulteaux First Nation individual is set to stand trial on a charge related to the death of Damian Moosomin in 2020. Jannay Blackbird, 32, is facing a charge of first-degree murder in the case.A pre...

May 09, 2022

COVID levels dropping in P.A. and North Battleford after seeing record highs: study

COVID levels in Prince Albert are decreasing after nearly peaking the week before.According to the University of Saskatchewan, which has been studying wastewater in the community to determine how prev...

May 09, 2022