Category Archives: Community
Overall crime numbers down in North Battleford
It was overall positive news for the City of North Battleford when the Battlefords RCMP gave its latest quarterly crime report to council earlier this week. The report covers the January to Marc...
May 31, 2018
Town looking at future of former St. Vital Church
There will be no museum at the old St. Vital Church. The Town of Battleford discussed the condition of the historic church at its recent budget meeting and noted the structure was too costly to upgrad...
May 31, 2018
Garden party for mental health set for June 16
After the huge response to last year's Garden Party hosted by the Battlefords Branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), organizers are looking to exceed the more than 120 who attended.&...
May 31, 2018
Fire ban to be lifted in Battlefords Provincial Park by weekend
Battlefords Provincial Park officials have plans to lift their fire ban after enjoying a couple rainy days this week, although the ban is still currently in place. Park Manager Jackie Starling said re...
May 31, 2018
STC 1 year on, few private companies filling bus service
It has been exactly one year since the doors were shut on the Saskatchewan Transportation Company (STC). The Saskatchewan Party government announced the closure of the 70-year old provincial bus ...
May 31, 2018
Infrastructure upgrades means power outages for several N.B. areas
SaskPower customers in several North Battleford areas will be waking up on Sunday morning without power. According to SaskPower spokesperson Jordan Jackle, the work is necessary to upgrade equipment. ...
May 30, 2018
Pink Floyd tribute show coming to town
Battlefords residents with an appreciation or a sense of nostalgia for the music of former British rock band Pink Floyd can expect a tribute show at the Dekker Centre next month. PIGS: Canada's Pink F...
May 30, 2018
RCMP investigating two-vehicle collision outside N.B.
Battleford RCMP are investigating a two-vehicle collision which occurred outside North Battleford Tuesday afternoon. The accident happened about 20 km north of the city, RCMP said, when a small SUV an...
May 30, 2018
Finlayson Island bridge study will review all options
Review work on the Finlayson Island Bridge is expected to start this June. The agreement with Associated Engineering which will complete the review of the work necessary to repair the bridge’s s...
May 30, 2018
La Ronge residents to vote on certain liquor restrictions
Alcohol has long been a problem in northern Saskatchewan, but the Town of La Ronge plans to go to the electorate to help put a cap on the issue. Residents will have a chance vote on possible alcohol s...
May 30, 2018