Category Archives: Battlefords
Saskatchewan RCMP investigating suspicious death in North Battleford
Battlefords RCMP received a report of an injured male in an alley behind a residence on 105 street in North Battleford on April 28, 2026, at approximately 4 p.m. Upon locating the victim at the scene,...
Apr 29, 2026 Saskatchewan RCMP is investigating a suspicious death in North Battleford which occurred on April 28. (Image Credit: File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Winners hiring points to new store in North Battleford
Job postings from retail giant TJX Companies are signalling plans for a Winners store in North Battleford, reinforcing earlier indications of a major retail development at the city's Frontier Centre.P...
Apr 29, 2026 Frontier Centre in North Battleford. Developer Terracap Group announced plans to construct a new 22,000-square-foot retail building at the site as part of a multi-million-dollar investment expected to bring a new retailer to the region. (Image Credit: Kenneth Cheung/battlefordsNOW Staff)
From pasture to PBR: Sask. breeder raises high-level bucking bulls
Corey Chmelnyk began raising bucking rodeo bulls near North Battleford in 2007. What began as a small interest while helping in local rodeo, has now put his bulls in some of the highest-level rodeos a...
Apr 29, 2026 One of Corey Chmelnyk's bulls. (Image Credit: submitted photo/Corey Chmelnyk)
North Battleford to begin annual water line flushing May 4
If your tap water runs a little murky after supper next week, don't be alarmed - it's part of the annual effort to keep the water system clean.The City of North Battlefoord's unidirectional water line...
Apr 28, 2026 City crews will post “water main flushing” signs on affected blocks to notify residents when work is scheduled. (Image Credit: City of North Battleford)
Bike and Tool Auction turns unclaimed items into support for local programs
Tomorrow night, community members have the opportunity to take part in this year's Bike and Tool Auction. During the evening, people can bid on items, with all proceeds going to the Battlefords Health...
Apr 28, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 293217829 | Equipment © Tomás Llamas Quintas | Dreamstime.com)
Investment gains rise as North Battleford tackles infrastructure costs
North Battleford is leaning on strong investment returns as it moves ahead with costly upgrades to aging water infrastructure.An update from RBC Dominion Securities presented to council Monday showed ...
Apr 28, 2026 Jerrod Schafer of RBC Dominion Securities presents to North Battleford city council during a regular council meeting at the Don Ross Centre chamber on April 27, 2026. (Image Credit: Kenneth Cheung/battlefordsNOW Staff)
175 rubber boots break barriers for students on Thunderchild First Nation
175 rubber boots. That's enough to supply every child at Thunderchild First Nation's Piyesiw Awasis School with a brand-new pair. "We are giving them away because every child matters," said Betty Anne...
Apr 28, 2026 Betty Anne Shankar with the purchased rubber boots. (Image Credit: battlefordsNOW Staff)
RCMP seek assistance in locating 15-year-old boy
Battlefords RCMP is seeking public assistance in locating a missing 15-year-old boy who was last seen in North Battleford. On April 27, around 7 p.m., RCMP received a report of missing Braxton Harris....
Apr 28, 2026 Missing Braxton Harris. (Image Credit: Saskatchewan RCMP)
8-year-old from North Battleford chosen to perform for talent scouts in Toronto
Adalynn Oborowsky's life revolves around performing, whether that be dancing, singing, or acting. Now, the 8 year old will be taking her passion to the big stage as she performs in front of nearly 100...
Apr 27, 2026 Adalynn Oborowsky. (Image Credit: Alesha Oborowsky)
RCMP urges the public to be cautious of the grandparent scam
The grandparent scam continues to victimize Saskatchewanians as con artists target the elderly, pretending to be a loved one to lure someone into giving them money. In April, Saskatchewan RCMP said pe...
Apr 27, 2026 The grandparent scam has victimized several people across with multiple incidents in the Battleford in April. (Image Credit: ID 338689626 © Yuliia Kaveshnikova | Dreamstime.com)