Battlefords

P.A., North Battleford, & Saskatoon seeing increase in COVID levels: study

COVID levels are increasing in Prince Albert, North Battleford, and Saskatoon.The three communities are a part of a wastewater study being done by the University of Saskatchewan to determine how preva...

Apr 11, 2022

One more week: Campsite reservations opening April 18

Campers have just one more week to wait before they can start booking sites in Saskatchewan parks.Reservations are to open April 18 for seasonal campsites and April 19-26 for nightly, Camp-Easy and gr...

Apr 11, 2022

Family from Ukraine arrives safely in Battlefords

A GoFundMe fundraiser helped a family escaping war torn Ukraine come to Canada and settle in the Battlefords.Michael Waschuk spoke to battlefordsNOW on behalf of his friend, Liudmyla Shomina, a Ukrain...

Apr 11, 2022

Snowfall to stick around in the Battlefords, Meadow Lake

Winter isn't done with Saskatchewan just yet.Below average temperatures are expected all week, as the southeast corner of the province braces for what will likely be a record breaking storm. Several a...

Apr 11, 2022

STARS Critical Care on the Air radiothon right around the corner

The two-day radiothon to support STARS Air Ambulance is returning to Saskatchewan for the second year.On April 13 and 14, the Critical Care on the Air radiothon will be broadcasted over 37 radio stati...

Apr 11, 2022

Multiple deaths serve as overdose warning

Spiritwood RCMP are reminding the public of how to recognize an overdose, after three people were found dead on the side of a road on Saturday.Around 8:30 a.m. that morning, police got a call regardin...

Apr 11, 2022

Ukraine dance ensemble set to perform Saturday

A unique display of dance and culture is expected tomorrow night at the Don Ross Centre. The Pavlychenko Folklorique Ensemble (PFE), a non-profit dance group based in Saskatchewan, will perform at 7:0...

Apr 08, 2022

BUH Foundation Monthly Lottery sees early sellout, hits 50/50 record

The Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation has seen another early sellout for their monthly lottery while registering a record-high for their 50/50 draw. The 29th Annual BUH Foundation Monthly Lo...

Apr 08, 2022

Big River man arrested in Spiritwood

A man is in custody after he refused to provide his name to police. An outstanding warrant was out for his arrest.On April 6 at approximately 2 a.m., Spiritwood RCMP received the call of a suspicious ...

Apr 08, 2022

Agricultural Society exhibition planned ahead; Home Expo postponed

The Battlefords Agricultural Society Inc. has cancelled the Spring Home Expo originally scheduled for April 22 and 23. However, the Northwest Territorial Days Exhibition will continue as planned later...

Apr 08, 2022