Battlefords

$1.3M highway upgrades to improve safety with new turning lanes in Battleford

Highway construction work is set to begin this week on turning lanes along Highway 4 in the Town of Battleford, according to local MLA Jeremy Cockrill.Cockrill said the project will add new right-hand...

Sep 22, 2025

'We are learning together': Battleford teacher honoured for reconciliation through land-based learning

In the glow of a spring day at Battleford Central School, Grade 3 and 4 students gathered around small campfires, laughing as they struck flint, cooked bannock on sticks and tasted fresh berry jam. Fo...

Sep 22, 2025

Concern For Youth earns funding boost at 100 Women Who Care fundraiser

At 14 years old, Wyatt was couch surfing, asking Concern for Youth for food, a place to charge his phone, and help with laundry. Now he's on the honour roll and beginning a nursing program in school. ...

Sep 19, 2025

'If he could do it, then I could': Sakewew High blends Terry Fox run with tributes to Decoteau and Wenjack

When Dezminn Thomas lined up for the run at Sakewew High School on Friday, he thought it would be a struggle. But thinking about Terry Fox pushed him through."He had run across Canada with a severed l...

Sep 19, 2025

'To provide a sense of belonging': Sweetgrass's nearly $40M school now more than half complete

For more than 20 years, Sweetgrass First Nation carried a dream on its books - a new school where culture, language and generations could meet under one roof.That dream is now taking shape."It was on ...

Sep 19, 2025

"Humanity is still there": Thanks to community, SpuDogs trailer found days after being stolen

Saturday, September 13th started off as a great day for SpuDogs, a North Battleford food truck serving the community since 2019. The truck was at the local Fall Festival all day serving happy customer...

Sep 18, 2025

'It's all the fans': Jake Vaadeland on his CCMA win, the industry and the Sturgeon River Boys

Beneath the glow of stage lights, Jake Vaadeland is a true performer, drawing applause and accolades for his unique country and bluegrass notes. Back in Cut Knife, what matters most is the simple stil...

Sep 18, 2025

Sask. appeal court rules North Battleford sexual assault sentence 'unfit,' extends to 4.5 years

Saskatchewan's top court has increased the prison term for a man convicted of sexual assault causing bodily harm, ruling his original three-year sentence was too lenient.In a decision released Sept. 1...

Sep 17, 2025

MLA Cockrill: Saskatchewan sees national best employment rate

August was a month of job growth for Saskatchewan. The province added 16,100 new jobs and the unemployment rate decreased to 4.7 per cent, while the national rate increased to 7.1 per cent. Saskatchew...

Sep 17, 2025

North West College celebrates 50 years with community barbecue

North West College celebrated its 50th anniversary in the Battlefords with a barbecue open to the public. Dr. Eli Ahlquist, president and CEO of North West College said the community is to thank for t...

Sep 16, 2025