Battlefords

National Indigenous Peoples Day Traditional Powwow shares culture and connects community

Thousands of people gathered at the Heritage Farm and Village grounds in North Battleford on Wednesday for the National Indigenous Peoples Day Traditional Powwow. Organized in partnership by the Weste...

Jun 19, 2025

Lead Mountie offers insight into renewed search for Ashley Morin

As RCMP renew their search along the North Saskatchewan River for Ashley Morin, Supt. Josh Graham says it's another step toward finding answers in a case that has weighed on the Battlefords community ...

Jun 18, 2025

Battleford Arena open house draws smaller crowd due to Stanley Cup Final

After 11 years of planning, an informational open house to get public feedback on the proposed Battleford Arena's upgrade design was held June 17, but the turnout wasn't what the Town had hoped for. "...

Jun 18, 2025

Agriculture chemical storage business approved by Battleford Council

"You're too damn close for my comfort." That statement was made by a resident who lives near the Battleford industrial park that will eventually see a 6,000-square-foot agricultural chemical sales and...

Jun 17, 2025

Beavers beat Ducks 12-1 for sixth straight win, improve to 9-1

The North Battleford Beavers continued their win streak on Monday night, blasting the Oil City Ducks 12-1 for their sixth straight and improving to 9-1 on the season. The Beavers wasted no time gettin...

Jun 17, 2025

Battlefords RCMP searching for missing youth

Battlefords RCMP are turning to the public for their help in locating a missing 11-year-old girl. Brylee Badger was last seen yesterday (June 16) at around 11:30 p.m. on 104 Street in North Battleford...

Jun 17, 2025

Sask. RCMP report 81 per cent spike in fraud reports

Editors note: The RCMP issued a correction on June 19 to say the numbers in the 2014 fraud statistics have been updated and the Saskatchewan RCMP crime analysts noted a 192 per cent increase in report...

Jun 17, 2025

‘A big part of my life’: Karen Wharington steps down after 26 years with North Battleford Legion Track Club

After more than a quarter century of dedication and leadership, Karen Wharington is stepping away from her coaching role with the North Battleford Legion Track Club. While her departure marks the end ...

Jun 17, 2025

Battlefords Special Olympics cap off another great year

It was nothing but cheers and heartfelt applause as athletes, families, and supporters gathered to celebrate the Battlefords Special Olympics year-end wind-up and awards ceremony last week. The evenin...

Jun 17, 2025

City urges public patience as CSO shortage slows bylaw response

City officials say a staffing shortage in North Battleford's Community Safety Officer (CSO) program is delaying response times for bylaw enforcement, prompting calls for patience from residents.During...

Jun 16, 2025