Battlefords

Saulteaux First Nation celebrates opening of new expanded community hall

Saulteaux First Nation came together Thursday to celebrate the opening of their new community hall. The facility was built through a partnership among Saulteaux First Nation, Battlefords Agency Tribal...

Lisa Brady Mar 24, 2022

Woman from Mosquito First Nation reported missing

UPDATE: On March 31, RCMP confirmed that Chantel Adams has been found safe.--Battlefords RCMP is seeking the public's assistance in locating Chantel Adams.She was last seen Tuesday on the Mosquito Fir...

Mar 24, 2022

RCMP Report Pt. 2: Cochin robbery suspects arrested

An attempted vehicle theft resulted in three people being arrested in Cochin on Monday with weapons and break-in tools in hand.Police received a report from a residence in the area that morning and lo...

Mar 24, 2022

Town water line leak at Poundmaker property now fixed

The Town of Battleford reported a leak on its water distribution supply pipeline to Poundmaker Cree Nation's property known as Poundmaker 2 has now been repaired. Coun. Doug Laing raised the issue at ...

Mar 23, 2022

More support announced for organic farming industry

Organic farms in the province, including ones in the Battlefords and Meadow Lake area, continue to see interest with more people choosing to purchase local organic produce. Agriculture and Agri-Food C...

Mar 23, 2022

RCMP Report Pt. 1: Charges laid in Battleford drug bust

Battlefords RCMP have handed out charges related to the arrests and drug seizure that took place in Battleford on Friday.Five people were arrested and taken into custody, prior to a search warrant bei...

Mar 23, 2022

Saskatchewan-born Ukrainian Catholic bishop reacts to war

Kenneth Nowakowski's heart is broken by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.Nowakowski, whose hometown is North Battleford, is the bishop of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Holy Family of London.Nowakow...

Mar 23, 2022

Historic Pennydale Junction restaurant has new owners

Pennydale Junction restaurant in Battleford now has new owners.The landmark establishment is being taken over by Battleford residents Ash and Nicole Alam, so the business will continue to be locally o...

Mar 22, 2022

Council opposed to funding costly sound barrier for Country Estates

After a lengthy discussion, Battleford town council were unanimous in giving a thumbs down to a request from Battleford West Properties Ltd. to help fund a proposed sound barrier wall for Country Esta...

Mar 22, 2022

Walk-in clinic for COVID-19 vaccination ends April 9

The Battlefords will hold one final COVID-19 clinic, as Saskatchewan continues to progress from pandemic restrictions.April 9 is the last availability at the Walk-in Clinic at the Frontier Centre in N...

Mar 22, 2022