Battlefords

RCMP investigating suspicious death of Big Island Cree Nation man

Saskatchewan RCMP's Major Crimes Unit is investigating after a man from Big Island Cree Nation died days after he was found seriously injured along a northern highway.Police said officers from the Tur...

Oct 17, 2025

North Battleford curling leagues looking for senior curlers

The New Horizons and Carol Christopher curling leagues are searching for individuals aged 60 and up who are interested in joining the sport. The New Horizons league has their draws every Tuesday at 1 ...

Oct 17, 2025

13-year-old had been drinking when he shot his friend, court heard

A youth who shot and killed his friend was drinking daily and using Xanax when a .22 rifle he was holding discharged, hitting his friend in the head and later killing him. The youth (dubbed M.S. in co...

Oct 16, 2025

Long-time Rotarian honoured in naming of new N. Battleford splash park

North Battleford city council has approved the Rotary Club of the Battlefords' request to name the city's new splash park after longtime community volunteer Vic Pearsall.The decision follows a formal ...

Oct 16, 2025

North Battleford to add cameras and remove benches to tackle downtown concerns

City council approved three measures Tuesday to improve safety and public perception in North Battleford's downtown, including a one-year bench-removal trial, two additional security cameras and a byl...

Oct 15, 2025

Bag it and leave it: North Battleford's annual fall compost collection starts next week

The City of North Battleford will launch its annual compost and leaf pickup next week, offering residents a free and convenient way to clear their yards before winter.The collection runs from Monday, ...

Oct 14, 2025

'He'd be very pleased': Round dance to revive Allen Sapp's joy for sharing Cree traditions

When visitors came to the Allen Sapp Gallery - whether schoolchildren or tourists from afar - the late Cree artist would often greet them with a drum in hand.He'd sing a round dance song and lead ever...

Oct 14, 2025

Stripes of red and white link the Battlefords ahead of Remembrance Day

The Battlefords came together ahead of Remembrance Day on Nov. 11 to honour those whose sacrifices gave meaning to the freedom Canadians cherish - a freedom as precious as it is fragile. The steady rh...

Oct 11, 2025

'Our potential to grow here is huge': Battlefords mayors map out shared future

The mayors of North Battleford and Battleford say partnership, safety and housing are at the centre of their new strategic plans - and they're tackling those priorities together.At Thursday's Chamber ...

Oct 11, 2025

North Battleford to consider downtown bench removal amid safety, image concerns

City council in North Battleford will debate next week whether to remove most benches from the downtown area for a one-year trial aimed at improving safety, cleanliness and the area's public image.A r...

Oct 10, 2025