Battlefords

Major Crimes release footage to aid homicide investigation

Police are asking for the public for help in locating a person with information related to an ongoing double-homicide investigation.Battlefords RCMP and Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes continue to inve...

Apr 26, 2022

NB RCMP report shows increase in robberies, vehicle thefts

The Battlefords RCMP are reporting a number of increases in the January to March quarterly crime stats for the city. Staff Sgt. Jason Teniuk presented the report at this week's North Battleford city c...

Apr 26, 2022

'We’re in business again': northern businesses seeing numbers close to pre-pandemic levels

More and more people across northern Saskatchewan are getting out and enjoying the things they love.Businesses and city facilities have been seeing an uptick in customers ever since COVID restrictions...

Apr 25, 2022

Fire bans issued by North Battleford, RM

Fire bans are being issued amid dry, windy conditions in the Battleford.The City of North Battleford began the week with that announcement, noting the increased risk.The City of North Battleford has b...

Apr 25, 2022

Town offers contest again to win a compost bin

Anyone residing in Battleford who doesn't already own a compost bin could have a chance to win one. Similar to last year, the Town of Battleford is holding a contest to encourage more people to partic...

Apr 25, 2022

Accused in Cindy MacKay death to stand trial

The preliminary inquiry recently wrapped for a man facing a charge in the death of Cindy MacKay in 2020. Michael MacKay, 39, is facing a charge of first degree murder in the death of his wife Cindy Ma...

Apr 25, 2022

P.A. and North Battleford see COVID levels rise: study

Prince Albert and North Battleford are once again seeing COVID levels rise.That's according to the University of Saskatchewan's wastewater study which is being used to determine how prevalent the viru...

Apr 25, 2022

Stolen vehicle leads to weapons, drug seizure

Police in the Battlefords caught a lucky break when a stolen vehicle sighting led to a drugs and weapons seizure.On Saturday, the Battlefords Gang Task Force located a 2010 Toyota Camry on the 1600 bl...

Apr 25, 2022

AAA Sharks celebrate team awards at year-end banquet

The Battlefords AAA Sharks recently celebrated their 2021-2022 hockey season with their team year-end awards banquet. Together players, coaches, and team supporters gathered together for the event, ce...

Apr 22, 2022

Town planning virtual presentation on new pump track project

Those looking forward to taking a ride on the Town of Battleford's new pump track when it is complete will want to take in the town's online presentation. The town will have a virtual information sess...

Apr 22, 2022