Battlefords

City looking at Code of Ethics bylaw

The City of North Battleford is in the process of reviewing a proposed Code of Ethics bylaw pertaining to council. The issue was discussed at this week's council meeting.According to the Cities Act fo...

Apr 14, 2022

RCMP Report Pt. 1: Missing person, multiple assault arrests

Battlefords RCMP are asking for public assistance in located 39-year-old Carol Arnault.The North Battleford woman was last seen on April 10 within the City. She's around 5'0", with an average build, b...

Apr 13, 2022

Farm safety a focus for producers and emergency responders

Heading into a new production season and staying safe on the farm is always a focus for producers, particularly when working around large machinery. The RM of North Battleford volunteer fire departmen...

Apr 13, 2022

City honoured with GFOA award for quality financial reporting

Two times a winner. The City of North Battleford announced at this week's council meeting, the city has been honoured with a Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Award that recognizes high q...

Apr 12, 2022

Battlefords RCMP sees high vehicle thefts total during winter

Stolen vehicles remained an issue in the Battlefords this winter, especially in cars and trucks left unattended.The Battlefords RCMP detachment recently did an analysis of stolen vehicles in the area ...

Apr 12, 2022

Territorial Youth Services announce huge support for expansion project

The Battlefords community stepped up in a big way Tuesday to show its support for Territorial Youth Services (TYS), and help cover costs for the program expansion to build a new facility. Director Per...

Apr 12, 2022

Lloydminster launches new social needs campaign

Lloydminster's large-scale community needs assessment is back.Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Lloydminster is partnering with the Lloydminster Youth Council throughout the 2022 Lloyd Need...

Apr 12, 2022

CMHA proposes graffiti cover up initiative for North Battleford

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Battlefords Branch made a proposal to North Battleford city council to start a graffiti cover up initiative.Executive Director Jane Zielke de Montbrun bro...

Apr 12, 2022

Apology from Pope a start in reconciliation efforts says local advocate

When Pope Francis apologized for the Roman Catholic Church's role in residential schools when Indigenous delegations visited the Vatican earlier this month, it was a step forward, but more work needs ...

Apr 11, 2022

Saskatchewan Conservative MP’s criticize federal budget

Conservative Members of Parliament did not hold back in the days following the release of the Government of Canada's 2022 budget.Gary Vidal of Desneth-Missinippi-Churchill River, told meadowlakeNOW th...

Apr 11, 2022