Battlefords

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

'We are one': Filipinos in Wilkie to hold vigil for victims of Vancouver festival attack

In the wake of a deadly attack that claimed 11 lives and injured dozens more at the Lapu Lapu cultural festival in Vancouver on April 26, members of Wilkie's Filipino community are coming together to ...

May 01, 2025

Fire ban issued in RM of Battle River #438

A fire ban is now in effect for the Rural Municipality of Battle River No. 438.READ MORE - Potential warm record-breaking temps in the forecast for parts of Sask.READ MORE - Wildfire season is here ac...

May 01, 2025

UPDATED: Missing woman found

Update: May 1, 10:27 p.m.North Battleford RCMP reported that Jamie Lee Osecap was located safe.--North Battleford RCMP are seeking public help in locating a missing 34-year-old woman.Jamie Lee Osecap ...

Apr 30, 2025

Local golf courses are open and ready for the season

With the grass getting green and the sun shining bright, golf courses in the local area are open and ready for golfers to hit the fairway. Jackfish Lodge Golf Course Jackfish Lodge Golf Course was the...

Apr 30, 2025

North Battleford to begin annual water main flushing May 5

If your taps run a little rusty after dark next week, don't panic - it's part of North Battleford's annual unidirectional water main flushing to maintain water quality and ensure the city's water dist...

Apr 30, 2025