Battlefords

From pawnshops to pet care: What's in North Battleford's proposed zoning bylaw

A major zoning update is heading to North Battleford city council for final approval Monday - one that could have a broad impact on local business operations, land use, and development across the city...

Jun 06, 2025

Battlefords' generosity leads to donation hold

The Battlefords, you've proven to be so generous, the donation centre is stuffed. The original call for donations by the City of North Battleford and partners came just yesterday (June. 5) and the res...

Jun 06, 2025

Temporary emergency services disruption at Biggar & District Health Centre

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is advising the public of a temporary disruption to emergency services at the Biggar & District Health Centre. Emergency services at the facility will be un...

Jun 06, 2025

Traffic stop in Macklin leads to drug and firearms charges

A routine traffic stop in Macklin has led to serious charges for a local man after RCMP uncovered a significant amount of drugs and prohibited items inside a vehicle. On the evening of May 26, 2025, a...

Jun 06, 2025

Three charged after RCMP execute 'high-risk' warrants in Lloydminster

Several people were arrested after a police operation involving the Alberta RCMP Emergency Response Team shut down part of east Lloydminster on Wednesday afternoon.Mounties say the "K" Division Emerge...

Jun 06, 2025

Inaugural Biggar Old Time Music Festival revives dancing tradition

Miguel Fenrich remembers the first time he went to a traditional country dance in Biggar. "I asked my grandparents those 10 or 12 years ago and I said, 'you guys always go to these dances, can I come ...

Jun 06, 2025

Requests for donations issued to help wildfire evacuees

Community agencies around the Battlefords are calling on the community to help wildfire evacuees. According to a press release issued by the City of North Battleford, the city, along with Battlefords ...

Jun 05, 2025

La Ronge evacuees arrive in the Battlefords with no return timeline

Damandeep Singh had just started his first day of work when the evacuation notice came. "It was like my first two hours in," he said. He and his family had only been in La Ronge for one month after mo...

Jun 04, 2025

Suspects arrested following heavy police presence in Lloydminster

A heavy police presence in Lloydminster has resulted in arrests.RCMP have taken an unknown number of suspects into custody after officers responded to an incident on 45 Street, near the Royal Manor Ap...

Jun 04, 2025

BUFC stands out at Aurora tournament in Saskatoon

The Battlefords United Football Club (BUFC) was in Saskatoon this past weekend for the Aurora Soccer Tournament and had a strong showing with 16 teams competing and several earning hardware in their d...

Jun 04, 2025