Battlefords

Lack of rain needed for northwest according to latest crop report

The Northwest region has been one of the driest this summer, which has led to poor crop growth and in some cases, already going to seed. According to the Crop Report for the period of June 24 to 30, i...

Jul 03, 2025

SIRT releases more details about police shooting on Flying Dust; RCMP lay charges

An officer with the Meadow Lake RCMP shot his service pistol twice, striking a knife-wielding man in the torso on Flying Dust First Nation Sunday.The Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT)...

Jul 03, 2025

North Battleford looks for help to tackle root causes of crime, social challenges

The City of North Battleford is seeking proposals from an individual or firm to help execute the Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan.The successful applicant will assess the current state of regional ...

Jul 03, 2025

Construction begins on new group homes in Biggar

Two new group homes and a day program in Biggar mark a significant step forward in supporting adults with intellectual disabilities in the province. Construction on the project just got underway. It i...

Jul 03, 2025

North West College plans 'bold" new look

It's a bold new dawn for North West College. "We've had a good look at our current logo, and I think it's definitely served us well over time, but it's brought up some unintended comparisons," said Pr...

Jul 02, 2025

North Battleford opens year-round depot for household hazardous waste

Residents in the Battlefords now have a year-round option to safely get rid of old fuels, cleaners and other household chemicals - without having to wait for a special drop-off day.The City of North B...

Jul 02, 2025

Unfilled jobs help Town of Battleford post $2 million surplus

Several jobs remaining open for longer than expected last year helped the Town of Battleford post a $2 million surplus last year. Town council was presented with their 2024 audited financial statement...

Jul 02, 2025

Hooked for free: Anglers get a no-licence weekend on Sask. waters

Good things come to those who bait and this time, they don't even need to pay for a licence.Saskatchewan's Free Fishing Weekend is back July 12 and 13. The Ministry of Environment said in a release is...

Jul 02, 2025

Missing Lloyd woman last heard from months ago

A 45-year-old Lloydminster woman is missing and RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating her.According to police, Jennifer Dillon's family have not heard from her in recent months and are con...

Jul 01, 2025

North Battleford joins new FlixBus Prairies route July 1

People in North Battleford will soon have another way to get to Alberta and other parts of Saskatchewan when FlixBus launches its new long-distance bus route on Canada Day.The company said the daily s...

Jun 30, 2025