Category Archives: Battlefords
UPDATED: Police presence at North Battleford motel amid alleged shooting death
A taxi driver in North Battleford has reportedly died following an alleged shooting early Friday morning, according to the owner of the company he worked for.Haris Korath of Crown Cab said the inciden...
Mar 13, 2026 A community safety officer vehicle is seen outside of a local motel where RCMP appearing to be investigating an incident Friday. (Image Credit: Kenneth Cheung/battlefordsNOW)
Years in hospital inspires young patient to give back through student-run business
For nearly 12 years, hospital rooms across the country felt more familiar to Nate Starycki than his own bedroom did. He was born with gastroschisis - a condition where his intestines formed outside hi...
Mar 13, 2026 From left: Grayson Frolek, James Woytiuk, and Nate Starycki posing with their 306 Roots apparel. (Image Credit: Submitted photo/Rhonda MacDonald)
'It's the little things and the big things': Battlefords Healthcare Heros night honours those behide care
When a young patient left her appointment recently, she turned back to Dr. Patricia Campbell with a simple promise when asked about a follow-up visit."I'd love to come back!""That was such a thrill to...
Mar 13, 2026 Front row, from left: Kelsey Samborski, Gilbert Katerynych, Dr. Patricia Campbell and Dr. Aaron Prystupa. Back row, from left: representatives from River Valley Eye Care, Krista Jamieson, Pat Gotto and Terry Strubey. (Image Credit: Kenneth Cheung/battlefordsNOW)
Seven years in the making: Battleford band releases debut single
For Audi and Kriss Atcheynum, music has always been part of everyday life. Both grew up on Sweetgrass First Nation, where classic rock and old country filled their homes. Those early influences contin...
Mar 12, 2026 Hartz Roller's, Let Me Love You album cover. (Image Credit: Audi Atcheynum/submitted)
New retail store coming to North Battleford as city report highlights growing investment interest
North Battleford could soon see a new retail development as the city continues efforts to attract businesses and strengthen its role as a regional service hub.Terracap Group, a Toronto-based private e...
Mar 12, 2026 Frontier Centre in North Battleford. Developer Terracap Group announced plans to construct a new 22,000-square-foot retail building at the site as part of a multi-million-dollar investment expected to bring a new retailer to the region. (Image Credit: Google Map)
Battlefords Ag Society receives $40K for long-needed kitchen renovation
Karen Patterson now has one less thing to worry about before falling asleep at night. At a community function, the long-time board member with Battlefords Agricultural Society randomly bumped into Den...
Mar 12, 2026 Battlefords Agricultural Society board members and The Rack's manager, Stephen Anderson (third from left) during the cheque presentation. (Image Credit: Alyssa Rudolph/ battlefordsNOW)
'I caught a fish!': 9-year-old wins $30K with first place Northern Pike
Catching a 4.8-pound Pike can be exciting for anyone with a line in the water, but when nine-year-old Sophia Poitras reeled in her big catch during the Murray Lake Ice Fishing Derby, it also came with...
Mar 12, 2026 Sophia Poitras won first place at the Murray Lake Ice Fishing Derby. (Image Credit: Kenny Moccasin/ Facebook)
North Battleford filled nearly 9,000 potholes in 2025 as infrastructure repairs continue
North Battleford crews filled nearly 9,000 potholes and used about 800 tonnes of asphalt in 2025, reflecting what Mayor Kelli Hawtin described as "a strong commitment to safety, but also highlighting ...
Mar 12, 2026 A stock image of road construction used to illustrate road work. The photo does not depict work in North Battleford. (Image Credit: ID 37520865 © Wabeno | Dreamstime.com)
RCMP investigating after shots fired at North Battleford home
RCMP is investigating after firearms were discharged in North Battleford. On March 11, around 3:30 p.m., RCMP received a report of shots being fired from a vehicle towards a residence on 107 Street in...
Mar 11, 2026 Truck under investigation. (Image Credit: Saskatchewan RCMP)
North Battleford faces pivotal decision on $80M regional arena as ACC repairs loom in 2027
North Battleford could soon face a pivotal decision on the future of its aging arena, with Mayor Kelli Hawtin saying the region must secure financial commitments this year if a long-discussed regional...
Mar 11, 2026 Mayor Kelli Hawtin speaks during the State of the City address at the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts in North Battleford on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. (Image Credit: Kenneth Cheung/battlefordsNOW Staff)