Category Archives: Community

Maximum speed for school zones, playgrounds to change in Battleford
The Town of Battleford reduced the traffic speed around school zones, among a number of changes it is making to increase safety for children and residents. At its meeting Monday, council approved a by...
Aug 14, 2018

Town crime report sees overall decline
The Town of Battleford had mostly good news when it received its latest crime report for the current quarter, showing total calls for service slightly lower than the same time last year. Battlefords&n...
Aug 14, 2018

CAA Sask. to offer ride assist program for safe rides home
CAA Saskatchewan is rolling out a new way to help people get home safe without drinking and driving. The Ride Assist program is set to be launched in the fall and will offer members the chance to call...
Aug 14, 2018

Jim Pattison Broadcast Group acquires Melfort’s 105 CJVR and CK750
Two radio stations in Melfort have joined the Jim Pattison Broadcast Group, parent company of battlefordsNOW. The broadcast group announced its acquisitions of 105 CJVR and CK750&n...
Aug 14, 2018

'Very fond memories': Sask. Baseball HOF induction set for Saturday
Inductees are calling it an honour and a privilege. All eyes will be on Battleford this Saturday as 12 individuals, one team, one community, and one family will be officially inducted into the Sa...
Aug 14, 2018

Crusaders football fast approaching
For many, September brings with it a season of new beginnings. For Bruce Yockey, Vice Principal at John Paul II Collegiate, this time of year is one he looks forward to for a multitude of reasons. In ...
Aug 14, 2018

First annual KCRA Rodeo a huge success
The First Annual North Battleford KCRA Rodeo was successful this past weekend in the city. The three-day event started on Friday with the Saskatchewan Barrel Racing Association Jackpot in the afternoo...
Aug 13, 2018

Rainbow crosswalks in North Battleford and town vandalized
North Battleford and Battleford both had their sparkly new rainbow crosswalks damaged in the past couple of days, causing frustration for the many volunteers who spent hours creating them. Black tire ...
Aug 13, 2018

Boil water order announced for Maymont
The province has announced a boil water order in the Village of Maymont. A statement from the province said the advisory was called as a result of harmful bacteria found in water samples. The entire c...
Aug 13, 2018

Métis musician explains controversial song
The man behind a controversial Mtis song being aired across Northern Saskatchewan, says he never expected the level of criticism from some quarters and his work is all about Mtis pride. The Feder...
Aug 13, 2018