Battlefords

North Battleford lets drivers turn parking fines into holiday cheer

Getting a parking ticket rarely sparks holiday cheer - unless you live in North Battleford.The city is once again turning December fines into Christmas toys for families who need them most. From Dec. ...

Nov 29, 2025

Young pianist receives gold medal at Celebration of Excellence Regional Concert

From piano lessons to the big stage, a rising musician from North Battleford has claimed gold with a showstopping performance. 14-year-old Nathaniel Negad is the pianist behind the keys, growing up wi...

Nov 29, 2025

Parents worried about kids’ financial futures — experts urge early money talks and planning

Parents can help set up their children for financial success by setting up a plan and having frequent money conversations. Earlier this month, the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) released a poll, Talking M...

Nov 28, 2025

North Battleford formalizes arena partnership, sets accessibility direction and backs Hwy. 4 renaming

North Battleford council approved several policy and governance measures Thursday night, including a regional framework for the proposed regional arena project, the city's first accessibility plan and...

Nov 28, 2025

Annual feast honors eight Indigenous warriors hanged in 1885

"They wanted to fight for our people," said Shona Poitras after the annual feast to honor the indigenous warriors who were hanged in 1885. On November 27, 1885, 140 years ago, eight Indigenous men los...

Nov 27, 2025

'He led with wisdom, strength and dedication': MGBHLM First Nation mourning loss of former chief

Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nation (MGBHLM) is coming together to celebrate the life of former Chief Clarence Stone, who has passed away at 73 after more than two decades of leadership...

Nov 27, 2025

Battlefords supporting another year of the Empty Stocking Fund

Residents in the Battlefords can help those in need this holiday season by donating in many different ways. Holiday events and fundraisers around the Battlefords will help support Battleford District ...

Nov 26, 2025

Ottawa invests more than $500K in Battlefords effort to prevent youth substance-use harms

A national investment in youth-substance-use prevention will help expand long-term, community-driven work already underway in the Battlefords, the Public Health Agency of Canada says.The federal agenc...

Nov 26, 2025

Semi-truck rollover on bridge near Battleford sends one to hospital

One person was taken to the hospital after a semi-truck crash on a bridge just outside Battleford late Tuesday afternoon.WPD Ambulance says paramedics were called to the single-vehicle collision at ab...

Nov 25, 2025

Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation celebrates acquisition of three new businesses

Monday afternoon, the members of the Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation all congregated at the old Olive Tree Restaurant and Blacktop Diner on Highway 12 to celebrate a new beginning for the building, and new be...

Nov 25, 2025