Category Archives: Battlefords

Disappearance of Kebo Bear now a homicide investigation: RCMP
More than a year after Kebo Bear was last seen, Mounties say his disappearance is now being treated as a homicide, and two men have been charged with manslaughter in connection.Bear, who was 30 at the...
May 15, 2025

Battlefords RCMP look for truck in possible gun incident on Highway 4
Officers from the Battlefords RCMP detachment are looking for a white, crew-cab pickup truck in connection with an incident on Highway 4 Thursday morning. RCMP are asking anyone who sees this pickup t...
May 15, 2025

Air quality warning issued for Battlefords area
The Battlefords area has been issued an air quality warning due to smoke from wildfires in Central Saskatchewan. The smoke is currently causing, or is expected to cause, poor air quality and reduced v...
May 15, 2025

Serious collision shuts down Highway 4 south of North Battleford
Highway 4 near Mosquito, Grizzly Bear's Head, Lean Man First Nation and Red Pheasant will be closed for an undetermined amount of time as Battelfords RCMP investigate a serious collision. Police annou...
May 15, 2025

Anthrax confirmed in cattle in R.M. of Paynton
The province is urging producers to remain vigilant after anthrax was confirmed in cattle in the Rural Municipality (R.M.) of Paynton No. 470, located about 64 kilometres northwest of North Battleford...
May 14, 2025

Onion Lake, Sweetgrass and Red Pheasant look to capture gold at National Championship
Excitement is in the air as the annual Fred Sasakamoose "Chief Thunderstick" National Hockey Championship prepares to hit the ice again from May 15 to 18. The tournament includes 40 teams in the men's...
May 14, 2025

Community unites for Meota 5 km Walk/Run to raise funds for CMHA
More than 100 runners and walkers laced up their shoes on Saturday, May 10 for the Second Annual Meota 5 km Walk/Run. The events saw participants of all ages gathered under sunny skies for the 5 km co...
May 14, 2025

Sask. theatre troupe reimagines Shakespeare for student ahead of international debut
What if lago never stopped talking? A Saskatchewan playwright imagined just that and now students are discovering Shakespeare in a whole new way. Rumpus Studio Theatre kicked off its school tour Tuesd...
May 14, 2025

New strategic plan sets priorities for North Battleford's future
North Battleford has adopted a new four-year strategic plan, which City Manager Randy Patrick says sets out a clear vision of growth, sustainability and civic pride."The strategic plan is Council's pr...
May 13, 2025

North Battleford sends 2025 tax notices after approving rate hike, vacancy levy
Property tax notices are being sent out this week in North Battleford, where council has approved a 4.27 per cent tax increase for 2025 and implemented a higher levy for vacant commercial properties a...
May 13, 2025