Battlefords

Preliminary inquiry set for case involving child pornography charges

The case for a Marshall, Sask., man facing charges that include sexual assault and distribution of child pornography is now scheduled for a preliminary inquiry.Joseph Sproull, 41, is charged with one ...

Apr 18, 2022

City of NB offering free skating, shinny this week

The City of North Battleford is offering free public skating and family shinny this week at the Access Communications Centre.Offered each day from Monday April 18 to Thursday, April 21, the public ska...

Apr 18, 2022

Another family from Ukraine welcomed in Battlefords

Another Battlefords family recently welcomed relatives from Ukraine escaping the ongoing attacks in their home country. Maryna Shkarupa, originally from Ukraine, helped her mother, Uliana Kavitska, an...

Apr 18, 2022

P.A. and North Battleford see COVID levels drop after previous increases

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

Apr 18, 2022

"On Air for Health Care" returns May 13

A Battlefords fundraising tradition like no other is almost here.."On Air for Health Care" is set to air on Q98, 93.3 The Rock and CJNB next month. Presented by Fishers Drug Store, the 12 hour radioth...

Apr 18, 2022

Don Ross Arena to see improvements with city savings

The City of North Battleford will be adding more bleachers and more heat to the Don Ross Centre Arena with savings it found from other budgeted items. Initially the city planned to install another ext...

Apr 14, 2022

Battlefords Minor Baseball sees strong registration for season

With the spring baseball season fast approaching, the Battlefords Minor Baseball Association is gearing up for another strong year on the community diamonds. Nearing the wrap up of their most well-att...

Apr 14, 2022

RCMP Report Pt. 2: Break-ins, outstanding warrants

The Battlefords RCMP detachment dealt with 13 break and enter investigations, several of which resulted in arrests.Police arrested one suspect from a break and enter attempt on Moosomin First Nation o...

Apr 14, 2022

Three teens missing in North Battleford

UPDATE: As of April 18, the Battlefords RCMP have reported Machiskinic, Pacquette, and Starchief have all been found.--Battlefords RCMP are seeking assistance in locating three missing teenagers.Fourt...

Apr 14, 2022

Marshall case involving child pornography charges moving to NB court

The case for a Marshall man facing charges that include sexual assault and distribution of child pornography will now be moving to North Battleford court.Joseph Sproull, 41, is charged with one count ...

Apr 14, 2022