Battlefords

Retail future bright for North Battleford, but report urges downtown revival

A new retail analysis for North Battleford shows the city could support up to 275,000 square feet of new commercial development by 2034, but planners warn that downtown revitalization must remain a pr...

May 29, 2025

Fourth cannabis shop gets green light in North Battleford despite concerns

North Battleford is getting a fourth cannabis retailer after city council approved a development permit during it Monday's meeting, despite concerns from a local business owner about market saturation...

May 28, 2025

CSOs; RCMP looking for red Dodge that hit school bus

More than 40 students and three adults riding a Conseil des coles fransaskoises school bus escaped injury after a red Dodge pickup collied with the bus. North Battleford Community Safety Officers and ...

May 28, 2025

Sask. Government launches new campaign to bring more physicians into the province

The Government of Saskatchewan, in partnership with the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) and the Saskatchewan Healthcare Recruitment Agency (SHRA), has launched a new physician recruitment campaign...

May 28, 2025

New group home in Kerrobert brings support to individuals with disabilities

There was a feeling of celebration in the air today in Kerrobert as a new group home officially opened its doors, becoming a place of comfort and support for individuals with intellectual disabilities...

May 28, 2025

Garbage, detour changes during North Battleford 110th Street construction

North Battleford is adjusting garbage collection and traffic detours along 110th Street as construction continues on the 2025 Underground Pipe and Asphalt Replacement (UPAR) project.Residents who were...

May 28, 2025

Search underway for missing 14-year-old girl last seen in Mosquito : RCMP

RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating a 14-year-old girl who was reported missing Tuesday.Kierra Purdie was last seen around 2 p.m. on May 27 on Mosquito, Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man Firs...

May 28, 2025

Police search for missing teen

Police are asking for the public's help in finding a missing 15-year-old from Saulteaux First Nation. Keegan Prosper was last seen around 4 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. A photo of the youth was not provide...

May 28, 2025

City councillor yet to enter plea for sex assault charge

There is one more chance for Ross MacAngus to enter a plea. MacAngus, currently a city councillor for the North Battleford, is facing one count of sexual assault. Since his initial charge last fall, h...

May 28, 2025

City rejects retaliation claims in face of union backlash

Officials in North Battleford are denying allegations that a transit funding cut approved March 10 was retaliation for workers voting to unionize, saying the decision was made months earlier during bu...

May 27, 2025