Battlefords

UPDATED: RCMP arrest final suspect in violent assault, confinement investigation at Deschambault Lake

Update: August 9, 1:20 p.m.Deschambault Lake RCMP confirmed that Earl Ballantyne was arrested near the community during an officer-involved shooting on Aug. 8. He's scheduled to appear in Prince Alber...

Jul 30, 2025

Charitable gaming grants top $207K in Meadow Lake region; other cities to benefit

More than $2.49 million in charitable gaming grants has been distributed across Saskatchewan, including over $207,000 for groups in the Meadow Lake region and more than $269,000 for organizations in t...

Jul 30, 2025

Beavers drop Game 1 of NSRBL Finals; look to bounce back for Game 2 at home

The North Battleford Beavers' pursuit of a third straight North Saskatchewan River Baseball League (NSRBL) title took a hit Monday night, as they dropped Game 1 of the finals 5-4 in extra innings to t...

Jul 30, 2025

Cockrill highlights major health initiatives, recruitment efforts, and community support in the Battlefords

Saskatchewan Health Minister and Battlefords MLA Jeremy Cockrill caught up with battlefordsNOW earlier this week, highlighting a series of new initiatives aimed at improving healthcare access, boostin...

Jul 29, 2025

Justin Miller takes helm of Fred Light Museum after Leslie's decades-long tenure

When Justin Miller first joined the Fred Light Museum board in 2016, he didn't expect he would one day be running the place.At the time, Miller was working at Home Hardware in North Battleford and had...

Jul 29, 2025

Army firefighters arrive in Prince Albert as more evacuees prepare to head home

With a continent of Type 3 firefighters from the Canadian military arriving in northern Saskatchewan, some of the current evacuees are preparing to head home. Some military vehicles are already parked...

Jul 29, 2025

Saskatchewan extends disaster claim deadline amid wildfires; 60 active,12 communities evacuated

A relentless wildfire season continues to grip Saskatchewan, with 60 active wildfires burning across the province as of 11:00 a.m. Monday. While six fires have been successfully contained, 12 remain u...

Jul 28, 2025

'We're queer, we're here and we're not going away': Battlefords Pride celebrates 10th annual parade

When Bobbi Sue Thompson talks about Pride, she thinks of the young people who risk losing everything when they come out. "Because there's a lot of kids that if they come out, they're homeless. I've se...

Jul 28, 2025

Beavers outlast Lakers in Game 3; Advance to NSRBL Finals

The North Battleford Beavers are headed back to the North Saskatchewan River Baseball League Finals (NSRBL) after holding off a late surge by the Standard Hill Lakers to win Game 3 of their semifinal ...

Jul 25, 2025

Jared Parsonage wins 10th Annual McDonald’s Colby Cave Memorial PBR Classic

Saskatchewan's own Jared Parsonage delivered a memorable performance Thursday night, winning the 10th Annual McDonald's Colby Cave Memorial PBR Classic at the Access Communications Centre in front of ...

Jul 25, 2025