Battlefords

Two youths charged with arson after fire at Access Communications Centre

A fire that shut down the Access Communications Centre in North Battleford temporarily has led to arson charges against two teenagers.In a news release issued Monday, RCMP said the city's fire departm...

Jun 23, 2025

RCMP investigating assault that left man seriously hurt in North Battleford

A man was seriously injured in an apparent assault in North Battleford, and police are now asking for the public's help.RCMP say officers were called around 8:10 p.m on June 19 to the 1200 block of 10...

Jun 23, 2025

Tornado watch issued for the Battlefords

Environment Canada has issued a tornado watch for parts of southwestern Saskatchewan this afternoon and evening, including the Battlefords, that conditions are favourable for the development of funnel...

Jun 23, 2025

Decision looming on fate of crumbling downtown building in North Battleford

A demolish order for a century-old downtown building is headling to a vote at North Battleford city council Monday night, as the city cites safety concerns while the longtime property owner is calling...

Jun 23, 2025

'There's a higher meaning': Immigrant nurse and lifeguard aims to give back to the Battlefords

When Vladyslav Nychyk arrived in North Battleford from Ukraine at age 11, he didn't speak the language or fully understand the culture. Ten years later, he's a licensed nurse, an award-winning graduat...

Jun 23, 2025

Two men wanted in WLFN shooting

An early morning Sunday shooting has left one man in the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries following a fight on Waterhen Lake First Nation. According to police, the altercation took place be...

Jun 23, 2025

Battlefords RCMP searching for missing girl

The Battlefords RCMP is asking for the public's assistance in locating 11-year-old Brylee Badger.Badger was reported missing earlier this week, but had been found since.The 11-year-old was last seen w...

Jun 22, 2025

SaskTel experiencing outage in communities north of Meadow Lake

UPDATE: As of 5:05p.m. SaskTel has confirmed that the outage has been repaired and all services have been restored._____________________________________________________________________Early n the morn...

Jun 21, 2025

'We're all connected in a web of life': Tipi teachings offer life lessons at Fort Battleford

On the prairies, a tipi isn't just shelter - it's a guide for how to live.Inside a traditional tipi on the grounds of Fort Battleford National Historic Site on Friday, Alvin Baptiste of Red Pheasant C...

Jun 21, 2025

Death at hotel not considered suspicious

A woman has died following a medical emergency earlier Friday. Emergency personnel and RCMP both responded to the scene at the Beaver Hotel in North Battleford and while the initial investigation has ...

Jun 20, 2025