Category Archives: Battlefords

Search underway for missing woman last seen on Red Pheasant: RCMP
Mounties are asking for the public's help in locating a 33-year-old woman who was reported missing last week.Jana Laliberte, who also goes by Jana Birdie, was last seen at a home on Red Pheasant First...
Apr 15, 2025

'Common man' Darrell Patan running in Battlefords–Lloydminster–Meadow Lake for Canadian Future Party
Darrell Patan says he's not a career politician, but rather a "common man" stepping up for the people of the Battlefords-Lloydminster-Meadow Lake riding as the newly named Canadian Future Party (CFP) ...
Apr 15, 2025

Junior Badminton Districts wrap up in Unity over the weekend
The gym was buzzing with energy this past weekend at Unity Composite High School (UCHS) as athletes came to compete at the Battle West Junior Badminton Districts. The event featured five different cat...
Apr 14, 2025

Nominations open for 31st Battlefords Business Excellence Awards
It is that time of the year when the 2025 Battlefords Business Excellence (BBEX) Awards starts accepting public nominations.The BBEX Awards committee, in partnership with the Battlefords and District ...
Apr 14, 2025

‘It feels special to win at home’: Red Pheasant Rebels claim JNI tournament crown
Glory was a little sweeter than usual for the Red Pheasant Rebels this past weekend as they not only beat the Round Lake Bears 5-0 to win the Jim Neilson Invitational (JNI) Tournament, but they also d...
Apr 14, 2025

Man, 72 , sentenced to life in brutal killing of friend
Alone in the prisoner's box at the Court of King's Bench in Battleford, a 72-year-old man was sentenced Monday to life in prison for the 2018 killing of his friend, closing a chapter in a case marked ...
Apr 14, 2025

Sask. musician Jake Vaadeland reaches top three in 2025 SiriusXM's Top of the Country
Following his JUNO win two weeks ago, Jake Vaadeland is now one step closer to being named Canada's top emerging country artist.Read more - 'Retro Man' finds his way: Jake Vaadeland reflects on humble...
Apr 14, 2025

Education; vaccine research key to solving tuberculosis
It only took two years. Worldwide, more than 1.5 million people die each year from Tuberculosis and there was only one other infectious disease more deadly - COVID-19. During the pandemic, all healthc...
Apr 12, 2025

‘Use the land to find yourself’: Jordin Tootoo inspires youth at BATC conference
Over 1,200 kids cheered with admiration and joy as former NHL player Jordin Tootoo took to center ice at the Access Communications Centre on Wednesday for the Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs (BATC) '...
Apr 10, 2025

City approves funeral home near new proposed spray park
The City of North Battleford has approved a land use application for a proposed funeral home at 792 108th Street, despite concerns from a councillor over its proximity to a newly planned spray park.At...
Apr 09, 2025