Battlefords

CPKC Holiday Train rolling into Wilkie with music and Christmas cheer Dec. 7

Choo choo!The CPKC Holiday Train will make a stop in Wilkie this Sunday, bringing live music and support for the local food bank as part of its annual cross-country fundraising tour.The train is sched...

Dec 03, 2025

Battleford proposes 3.9 per cent tax increase for 2026 budget

The capital and operational budget was proposed to the town of Battleford's council. Chief financial officer Tetiana Polishchuk presented the 2026 budget with a proposed 3.9 per cent tax increase, whi...

Dec 03, 2025

Battlefords food-security program gets $19K through FCC AgriSpirit Fund

A program aimed at improving food security and health outcomes across the Battlefords and nearby First Nations has received a major boost through Farm Credit Canada (FCC)'s AgriSpirit Fund.Battlefords...

Dec 03, 2025

Firefighter sustains minor injury during structure fire

North Battleford Fire Department (NBFD) is investigating the cause of a total loss structure fire. The fire was reported on Dec. 2 at 951-110th Street. Firefighters responded to the call at 8:33 p.m. ...

Dec 03, 2025

From basement drum kits to SCMA awards, Battlefords' Kurtis Kopp finds his rhythm in the spotlight

When the lights came up inside the Saskatchewan Country Music Awards (SCMA) hall in Regina, Kurtis Kopp walked out with more than hardware in his hands.He carried a history that began in front of a re...

Dec 02, 2025

Catching up: Battlefords Trail Breakers Snowmobile Club

Snowmobilers in the Battlefords can expect a refreshed trail system this season, complete with new themed shelters and ongoing upgrades. Last week, the Battlefords Trail Breakers Snowmobile Club revea...

Dec 01, 2025

'This is not an Indian problem. This is a social problem,' BATC chief says as policing concerns escalate

Chiefs with the Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs (BATC) say shootings, gang activity, drug trafficking and delayed RCMP response times have created a public-safety crisis in their communities, and the...

Dec 01, 2025

Cenovus to restart Rush Lake thermal site after well-casing failure

Cenovus Energy says it will begin safely restarting operations at its Rush Lake thermal oil facility on Dec. 2 after receiving approval from Saskatchewan's Ministry of Energy and Resources, nearly sev...

Dec 01, 2025

Security lights and cameras: Battleford's crime-deterrence programs

Battleford's security programs continue to help deter crime within both communities. Over the years, the Battlefords have seen great success with the security camera assistance program and Eyes that C...

Dec 01, 2025

North Battleford switches from quarterly to monthly utility billing

Property owners in North Battleford will see a switch from quarterly to monthly utility billing in the new year. The billing change was proposed during the city's 2026 budget discussions by Finance Di...

Dec 01, 2025