Battlefords

Cando's Hirschfeld family raising money in honour of deceased Steven

On Saturday, May 18, 2024, Steven Hirschfeld passed away after his second battle with a rare form of non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, a form of cancer, at only 27 years old. Originally from a farm in the Cando...

Jul 23, 2025

Local basketball players take talent to the big stage at NABI tournament in Arizona

A group of young athletes from Saskatchewan are proudly representing their communities, province, and country this week as Whiterock Basketball Academy is competing at the Native American Basketball I...

Jul 23, 2025

RCMP report shows violent crime spike in Sask.; premier vows action on drugs, bail reform

Premier Scott Moe says his government is doubling down on policing, bail reform and addictions recovery as violent crime continues to rise in Saskatchewan."We've been very clear about our approach whe...

Jul 23, 2025

Beavers dominate Lakers to force Game 3

The North Battleford Beavers had a big bounce back on Tuesday night, erupting for eight runs in the first inning and never looking back in an 18-5 mercy-rule win over the Standard Hill Lakers in Game ...

Jul 23, 2025

Battlefords gets ready for 10th Annual PBR Classic

One of the biggest events of the summer is back in the Battlefords. The 10th Annual McDonald's Colby Cave Memorial PBR Classic goes down this Thursday, July 24, 7 p.m. at the Access Communications Cen...

Jul 23, 2025

Manhunt underway after assault leaves man seriously injured in North Battleford

RCMP are asking for the public's help after a man was seriously injured in an apparent assault Tuesday in North Battleford. Police said they found the man around 1 p.m. near 15th Avenue and 108th Stre...

Jul 23, 2025

North Battleford man faces 16 charges after handgun seized from Carnduff hotel

A North Battleford man is facing a long list of charges after RCMP seized a handgun from a hotel room in Carnduff, a town located roughly 700 kilometres southeast of North Battleford, last week.Carndu...

Jul 23, 2025

Conexus name, CEO to lead 2026 merger of three Sask. credit unions

Three Saskatchewan credit unions are joining forces under a single name and leader, forming the province's largest financial cooperative.Conexus, Synergy and Cornerstone credit unions announced Wednes...

Jul 23, 2025

Crime down in Battleford, but RCMP say repeat offenders straining front-line response

The Town of Battleford saw a modest decrease in crime this spring, but RCMP say the data doesn't reflect the full picture, especially as a small group of repeat offenders continue to dominate police r...

Jul 23, 2025

Poundmaker crowned 2025 Battle of Nations champions

After a decade, the Poundmaker Cree Nation men's soccer team has finally claimed the coveted Battle of Nations Cup, capturing the 2025 championship title in dramatic fashion this past weekend in Saska...

Jul 22, 2025