Battlefords

Saskatchewan snow storm comes, goes

Winter hasn't quit in northwest Saskatchewan, but may finally end soon.Harsh weather elements persisted in communities like the Battlefords Tuesday evening, with several centimetres of snow and strong...

Apr 20, 2022

50 years: Kinsmen Indoor Rodeo readies for milestone celebration

From bucking broncos to bull fighting and barrel racing, the Access Communications Centre will be abuzz next weekend for the Kinsmen Club of the Battlefords' 50th Annual Indoor Rodeo. Taking place Apr...

Apr 20, 2022

Battlefords area artists inspired by rural living

A group of local artists turn their gaze to life on the farm, nature and the never-ending skies of the Prairies when they take up their brush. Jean M. Dunn and Lorraine Voegeli from North Battleford, ...

Apr 20, 2022

Two arrested for illegal firearm on Little Pine

Two suspects were arrested on Little Pine First Nation on Sunday as part of an ongoing investigation.Cut Knife RCMP executed a search warrant that evening, resulting in the arrests and the seizure of ...

Apr 20, 2022

Handi-Bus sees ridership increasing

The Battlefords Handi-Bus service is seeing more ridership, based on the latest report by Battlefords Transit System. Manager Liana Clinton gave an update on the latest findings during her presentatio...

Apr 19, 2022

Local mayors examine potential impact from federal budget

Expectations for what kind of impact the federal budget will have in Saskatchewan is mixed amongst local city mayors.Political reaction came swiftly after the announcement of the 2022 budget, which pr...

Apr 19, 2022

Town awards contract for Finlayson Island bridge upgrades

The Town of Battleford will proceed with work to rehabilitate the North Saskatchewan River Truss Bridge that leads to Finlayson Island this year as planned.The project will involve repairing the north...

Apr 19, 2022

City of NB to hold Community Clean-up for Earth Day

The City of North Battleford is encouraging residents to step outside and help brighten up the community this spring with their Community Clean-up Day.Coinciding with Earth Day this Friday, April 22 f...

Apr 19, 2022

Two men arrested, firearms seized in North Battleford

Battlefords RCMP arrested two men on multiple firearms charges just before Easter weekend.On Thursday, the Battlefords Gang Task Force, with support from a provincial Critical Incident Response Team, ...

Apr 19, 2022

Town awards tender for cemetery expansion

The Town of Battleford is planning a new expansion project for its cemetery located off Highway 16 West. At its meeting Monday evening, council approved awarding the tender for the project to firm Wil...

Apr 19, 2022