Battlefords

New $3M Battlefords Humane Society shelter opens to improve animal care

After about 15 years of planning, fundraising and anticipation, the Battlefords Humane Society(BHS) has officially opened the doors to its new shelter on Monday - a $3-million facility designed to imp...

Jul 21, 2025

Guilty pleas entered in Sask. Pen homicide case

A homicide case that involves the death of an inmate at Saskatchewan Penitentiary, is showing signs of moving forward.On Monday, guilty pleas were entered at Prince Albert Provincial Court by three of...

Jul 21, 2025

Province finalizes lease for new RCMP regional training hub in North Battleford

The former Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) retail store in downtown North Battleford will soon be home to an expanded RCMP detachment, following the finalization of a lease agreement b...

Jul 21, 2025

North Stars sign forward Williamson out of Alberta

The Battlefords North Stars have added another promising piece to their roster, signing 2006-born forward Drew Williamson from Wimborne, Alberta. Williamson split his 2024-25 season between the AJHL's...

Jul 18, 2025

Beavers drop close-fought Game 1 to Lakers in NSRBL semi-final

The North Battleford Beavers came up just short in a back-and-forth battle, falling 8-7 in extra innings to the Standard Hill Lakers in Game 1 of their North Saskatchewan River Baseball League semi-fi...

Jul 18, 2025

RCMP investigating serious ATV rollover near Moosomin First Nation

A man is recovering from serious injuries after his ATV rolled over on a grid road on Thursday night.North Battleford RCMP were called to the scene at around 11:20 p.m. near Moosomin First Nation.Poli...

Jul 18, 2025

Cockrill responds to NDP separatist criticism following Unified Grassroots town hall meeting

Saskatchewan Health Minister and Battlefords MLA Jeremy Cockrill is pushing back against criticism from the provincial NDP, who called on him and another cabinet ministers to denounce recent separatis...

Jul 18, 2025

Speeding drivers help fund five new flashing crosswalk lights in North Battleford

By the time students return to class this September, drivers in North Battleford will notice new flashing crosswalk signals at five locations, and the ones caught speeding are helping pay for them. Th...

Jul 18, 2025

Cenovus making progress as vapour cloud diminishes from Rush Lake 2 well release

A large vapour cloud that has been billowing from Cenovus Energy's Rush Lake 2 facility for over two months appears to have dissipated, offering the first glimmer of progress since the uncontrolled re...

Jul 17, 2025

Supportive space for residents of Denare Beach opens; 48 active wildfires burning in Sask.

A Community Resilience Centre has opened in Denare Beach to support residents who have experienced devastating losses due to the Wolf wildfire. The centre, located in the Denareplex, will be operation...

Jul 17, 2025