Battlefords

Police dog helps track down break-and-enter suspects in North Battleford

A quick response by Battlefords RCMP and Police Dog Services led to the arrest of two people after a break and enter earlier this month.Police were called on Nov. 8 to a home on Meadow Lark Lane, wher...

Nov 19, 2025

Smoke expected near Wearing Road as city carries out controlled burn

Don't be alarmed if you see smoke rising from North Battleford's landfill this week - the City says a controlled burn is underway at the Waste Management Facility.City staff began burning clean wood a...

Nov 19, 2025

BGC Battleford receives $20K donation to help fund programs

BGC Battlefords has received a boost from the local community to support the club's programs and services. Battlefords Hotel Association presented a cheque for $20,000 to the club on Tuesday. Each hot...

Nov 19, 2025

Battleford gives support for renaming of Highway 4 to honor Chief Big Bear

The Town of Battleford has given its support for the renaming of a section on Highway 4. The Ministry of Highways received a request to rename the 80-kilometer section to honor Chief Big Bear, who was...

Nov 18, 2025

Former Sask. Party MLA and cabinet minister Herb Cox passed away

The flags were lowered to half-staff at the legislative building on Tuesday at the news of the death of former MLA and cabinet minister Herb Cox.Cox was first elected as the Sask. Party MLA for Battle...

Nov 18, 2025

Sensor-camera upgrade to shut down signals at Highway 16, 40 in North Battleford Nov. 20

The City of North Battleford is urging motorists to use caution Thursday as traffic lights at the busy intersection of Highways 16 and 40 are shut down for upgrades.The signals - located beside Parson...

Nov 18, 2025

Battlefords Sober Walk marks journeys of healing

"What we can't do alone, we can do together."Those words from Daniel Little rang especially true for him at the second annual Sober Walk, hosted by the Battlefords Treatment Centre.Little celebrated h...

Nov 18, 2025

WPD Ambulance challenges the Battlefords to help 'Cram the Ambulance' again this year

The EMS elves are back in action - and this year, they're hoping to pack even more holiday magic into their rigs.WPD Ambulance launched its annual Cram the Ambulance toy drive Monday, challenging the ...

Nov 17, 2025

North Battleford funds early work to launch $80.2M arena and event centre fundraising campaign

North Battleford residents hoping to see a new $80.2-million regional arena and events centre built are a step closer, after City council approved funding to jump-start a major fundraising effort.Coun...

Nov 17, 2025

'Do the right thing': Sweetgrass woman's split-second decision leads to national bravery honour

The slough beside Highway 16 was still near Langham on the afternoon of Oct. 5, 2024 until a frantic woman waving on the roadside drew Dana Ahenakew Andres toward a small hill overlooking a water-fill...

Nov 15, 2025