Battlefords

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

Provincial parks getting ready for busy spring

Just over a week away from provincial parks opening up across Saskatchewan, local staff are working hard on the finishing touches for patrons.After a surge in campers during the pandemic, seasonal sit...

May 09, 2022

UPDATE: 'Armed and barricaded situation' on Killdeer St. in North Battleford

UPDATE: At 8:03 Monday morning, RCMP confirmed the police operation has concluded. One man was taken into custody without incident.The investigation continues.--North Battleford RCMP are asking reside...

May 08, 2022

Virtual Food Drive brings in 8,000 pounds of food

The first ever Virtual Food Drive to help the local Food Bank was a big success.Hosted by Pattison Media, Q98, CJNB, and 93.3 The Rock, the event ran throughout the month of April. Battlefords Distric...

May 06, 2022

Housing market having up and down start to 2022 across Northern Saskatchewan

The number of properties being sold across northern Saskatchewan is down in every major community and region.That's according to the Saskatchewan Realtors' Association (SRA) which released its latest ...

May 06, 2022

U of S student from Battleford involved in Faba bean research

The Battlefords - Camrynn Simon hopes to bring more value-added food products to Saskatchewan tables in the future.That's why the University of Saskatchewan research student is working on a project to...

May 06, 2022

P.A. RCMP asking for assistance on locating missing man

UPDATE: Prince Albert RCMP reported on Tuesday that Evan Sayers has been located and is safe.The Prince Albert RCMP is asking for the publics help in locating a missing man from the P.A. area. Due to ...

May 06, 2022

Expansion, renovations officially start at Lloyd Comp

The construction phase of the Border City's high school renovation and expansion is underway.Lloydminster Comprehensive High School's $28.8 million project kicks off with internal work on the campus, ...

May 06, 2022

RCMP Report Pt. 3: Items stolen, arrests made from break-ins

Break and enter calls picked up in the Battlefords again last week.Of the 13 investigations undertaken by the Battlefords RCMP, two resulted in arrests on April 28. Around 9:30 p.m. that evening, poli...

May 06, 2022

NBCHS reunion to finally go ahead this summer

After a number of postponements due to the pandemic, the long awaited North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) reunion will finally be able to take place this summer. The event is planned fo...

May 05, 2022