Battlefords

Workshop explores sacred role of hair in Indigenous culture after hospital incident

In many Indigenous cultures, hair is more than just a physical attribute; it holds spiritual and cultural significance. Knowledge Keeper Jeff Wastesicoot is speaking at a three-day workshop being held...

Sep 12, 2025

"I'm hoping you used it well": Produce taken from Battlefords food bank garden project

The Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre (BDFRC) said its community garden is still doing what it was meant to do - feed people - even though much of this year's harvest slipped away before s...

Sep 11, 2025

Getting to know new Battlefords North Stars head coach Connor Logan

Back in May of 2025, the Battlefords North Stars named Connor Logan as their new head coach and general manager. Moving from Victoria, B.C., to North Battleford, SK is a big change, but for Logan the ...

Sep 11, 2025

Mounties seek white SUV after serious hit-and-run on MGBHLM First Nation

RCMP are investigating a hit-and-run that left a man seriously injured on Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man (MGBHLM) First Nation this Monday. Officers from the Battlefords detachment responded at...

Sep 10, 2025

Charges laid after RCMP recover stolen trucks north of North Battleford

Two men are facing charges after RCMP tracked down stolen trucks north of North Battleford. Police say they were called to a worksite theft in the early hours of Sept. 7, when an F-150 and a flat-deck...

Sep 10, 2025

RCMP probing attempted child abduction in North Battleford amid report of suspicious vehicle

RCMP are investigating an attempted abduction of a young girl in North Battleford after a report of a suspicious vehicle Tuesday evening near the park and recreation centre on 104th Street.Police say ...

Sep 10, 2025

North Battleford approves new firefighter recruitment plan, $216K water well contract

City council has signed off on one policy aimed at firefighter recruitment and a contract to shore up the city's water supply. On Monday, council adopted a policy that allows out-of-scope employees to...

Sep 09, 2025

North Battleford sets Jan. 21, 2026 date for council byelection

Voters in North Battleford will head to the polls early next year to fill a vacant city council seat.Council approved the byelection date during its Monday meeting, setting Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, a...

Sep 09, 2025

Rush Lake well failure probe expected to wrap up within three months

Saskatchewan's Ministry of Energy and Resources says the investigation into the uncontrolled well release at Cenovus Energy's Rush Lake II facility near Lloydminster is expected to be completed within...

Sep 08, 2025

Hafford Vikings host American football team

It was a unique and historic matchup on Friday as the Hafford Vikings football team hosted a game against the Meeteetse Longhorns, a team from Wyoming. The game ended with Hafford beating Meeteetse 53...

Sep 08, 2025