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Winners hiring points to new store in North Battleford
Job postings from retail giant TJX Companies are signalling plans for a Winners store in North Battleford, reinforcing earlier indications of a major retail development at the city's Frontier Centre.P...
Apr 29, 2026 Frontier Centre in North Battleford. Developer Terracap Group announced plans to construct a new 22,000-square-foot retail building at the site as part of a multi-million-dollar investment expected to bring a new retailer to the region. (Image Credit: Kenneth Cheung/battlefordsNOW Staff)
From pasture to PBR: Sask. breeder raises high-level bucking bulls
Corey Chmelnyk began raising bucking rodeo bulls near North Battleford in 2007. What began as a small interest while helping in local rodeo, has now put his bulls in some of the highest-level rodeos a...
Apr 29, 2026 One of Corey Chmelnyk's bulls. (Image Credit: submitted photo/Corey Chmelnyk)
Bank of Canada holds key rate steady but warns future movements unclear
The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate steady for a fourth consecutive time Wednesday, but officials warned uncertainty over the war in Iran and the future of U.S. tariffs could push the ...
Apr 29, 2026 People make their way past the Bank of Canada building in downtown Ottawa on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick)
Olivia and Noah take top Sask. baby names in 2025
Following in Alberta's footsteps, Saskatchewan recorded the same two top names for boys and girls last year that Alberta did in 2024.Olivia and Noah were the most popular names in Saskatchewan last ye...
Apr 28, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 56463226 © Aviahuismanphotography | Dreamstime.com)
CFL season to start on Victoria Day weekend in 2027, adds eight-team playoffs
Changes are coming to the Canadian Football League (CFL), beginning next year with season starting at the earliest date in its history.The newly-announced changes include updates to the season schedul...
Apr 28, 2026 (Image Credit: (Nicole Garn/980 CJME))
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)