Category Archives: Newsletter Daily
Battlefords Minor Baseball preps for start of the season
Ball season is just around the corner and Battlefords Minor baseball is ready for it. 18U AA Beavers head coach Dean Dimmers is looking forward to having a strong team. "Our strength, once we get roll...
Apr 28, 2026 The U18 Battlefords Beavers begin their season on May 2, while the U15 Beavers kick off their campaign on May 9. (Image Credit: battlefordsminorbaseball.ca)
North Battleford to begin annual water line flushing May 4
If your tap water runs a little murky after supper next week, don't be alarmed - it's part of the annual effort to keep the water system clean.The City of North Battlefoord's unidirectional water line...
Apr 28, 2026 City crews will post “water main flushing” signs on affected blocks to notify residents when work is scheduled. (Image Credit: City of North Battleford)
King Charles highlights US-UK bond in speech to Congress noting 'times of great uncertainty'
WASHINGTON (AP) - King Charles III acknowledged "times of great uncertainty" as he expressed gratitude to the American people and marked the 250th anniversary of independence from Britain in a speech ...
Apr 28, 2026 President Donald Trump and Britain's King Charles III meet in the Oval Office of the White House, Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in Washington, during a State Visit, with Britain's Ambassador to the U.S. Christian Turner, Britain's Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. (Image Credit: AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Bike and Tool Auction turns unclaimed items into support for local programs
Tomorrow night, community members have the opportunity to take part in this year's Bike and Tool Auction. During the evening, people can bid on items, with all proceeds going to the Battlefords Health...
Apr 28, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 293217829 | Equipment © Tomás Llamas Quintas | Dreamstime.com)
Investment gains rise as North Battleford tackles infrastructure costs
North Battleford is leaning on strong investment returns as it moves ahead with costly upgrades to aging water infrastructure.An update from RBC Dominion Securities presented to council Monday showed ...
Apr 28, 2026 Jerrod Schafer of RBC Dominion Securities presents to North Battleford city council during a regular council meeting at the Don Ross Centre chamber on April 27, 2026. (Image Credit: Kenneth Cheung/battlefordsNOW Staff)
175 rubber boots break barriers for students on Thunderchild First Nation
175 rubber boots. That's enough to supply every child at Thunderchild First Nation's Piyesiw Awasis School with a brand-new pair. "We are giving them away because every child matters," said Betty Anne...
Apr 28, 2026 Betty Anne Shankar with the purchased rubber boots. (Image Credit: battlefordsNOW Staff)
Battlefords Pickleball Club annual tournament a success
The Battlefords Pickleball Club's annual spring tournament in memorial of Karen Williams was held over the weekend at the nationsWEST Field House with teams from across the province attending. "Very s...
Apr 28, 2026 The Battlefords Pickleball club tournament brought people to the Battlefords from cities such as Saskatoon, Prince Albert and Lloydminster. (Image Credit: Battlefords Pickleball Club)
RCMP seek assistance in locating 15-year-old boy
Battlefords RCMP is seeking public assistance in locating a missing 15-year-old boy who was last seen in North Battleford. On April 27, around 7 p.m., RCMP received a report of missing Braxton Harris....
Apr 28, 2026 Missing Braxton Harris. (Image Credit: Saskatchewan RCMP)
Riders could target linemen early in CFL Draft, analysts say
A pair of CFL Draft analysts believe the Saskatchewan Roughriders will stick to their identity when it comes to their pick.Saskatchewan will select ninth overall in the first round after the team clai...
Apr 28, 2026 Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Corey Mace, left, and general manager Jeremy O'Day will select ninth in the 2026 CFL Draft. (Image Credit: Saskatchewan Roughriders/Facebook)
Survey says: Sask. parents to be polled about kids on social media
Premier Scott Moe and the Sask. Party government would like to know what parents in Saskatchewan think of a social media ban for children.On Monday, Moe said his government would send out surveys in a...
Apr 28, 2026 Premier Scott Moe says his government is looking to find out parents’ and families’ opinions about bans for kids and teens on social media. April 27, 2026. (Image Credit: Lisa Schick/980 CJME)