Battlefords

UPDATED: Complete fire ban issued in North Battleford

The City of North Battleford has upgraded its fire ban from earlier this week to a complete fire ban due to a combination of the current Fire Weather Index (FWI) and forecasted high winds in the area....

May 06, 2025

North Stars alumni, Connor Logan hired as new Head Coach and General Manager

The Battlefords North Stars announced the hiring of Connor Logan this morning as the team's new Head Coach and General Manager for the upcoming season. Logan, who played for the North Stars and won a ...

May 06, 2025

Battlefords RCMP responded to 535 calls for service last week; focus on Bike Safety in May

Property crimes topped the list of calls that members of Battlefords RCMP responded to between April 28 and May 4.In a weekly update, RCMP said they were called to 95 property crimes in addition to 34...

May 05, 2025

RCMP investigating suspicious death on Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation

Loon Lake RCMP responded to a report of a sudden death at a residence on the Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation on April 25, 2025. Upon arrival, officers located an adult female who was pronounced decease...

May 05, 2025

'We do care': Wilkie gathers in vigil to support Filipino community after Vancouver attack

In a quiet prairie town over 1,500 kilometres from Vancouver, candles flickered as residents gathered to honour victims of a deadly April 26 attack, when a man drove an SUV into a Filipino cultural st...

May 04, 2025

Grass fire causing visibility issues on Mosquito First Nation near Highway 4

Battlefords RCMP are assisting local emergency crews on Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nation as they battle a grass fire near Highway 4.Officers advised that smoke from the fire is impac...

May 03, 2025

'It was a dream come true': Martin Smith cherishes time as North Stars head coach

With the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) season officially at a close, the Battlefords North Stars say a fond farewell to head coach Martin Smith as he is no longer filling the position for n...

May 02, 2025

North Battleford eyes zoning bylaw changes to attract more business activity

The City of North Battleford is looking to ease restrictions on how land can be used across several zoning districts in an effort to spur economic development.A draft bylaw, officially titled Bylaw No...

May 02, 2025

Dry conditions prompt fire ban in R.M. of North Battleford No. 437

A fire ban is now in effect for the R.M. of North Battleford No. 437 due to increasingly dry conditions.Fire Chief Aaron McNabb issued the ban Friday, saying no new burning permits will be granted unt...

May 02, 2025

Local bowling team wins Nationals in Saskatoon

Team Saskatchewan A rolled their way to victory in Saskatoon this past weekend, capturing gold at the Inter Provincial 5 Pin Bowling Championship. The team representing Western Saskatchewan saw bowler...

May 01, 2025