Category Archives: Newsletter Daily

Learn the 'Protect Yourself Rules' with BASAC at the North Battleford Library
Teaching children what is appropriate behaviour when it comes to their bodies and how to protect themselves is the goal behind the Protect Yourself Rules sessions. Hosted by the Battlefords and Area S...
Jan 23, 2024

Many semis involved in crash near Maidstone
A number of semi tractor-trailers have been involved in a crash in the Maidstone area.Police reported at about 12 p.m. today that Maidstone RCMP are currently at the location of a multi semi collision...
Jan 23, 2024

Man responsible for mass stabbing on James Smith and Weldon broke release conditions three times
How and why Myles Sanderson was released from prison was the topic during day seven of the inquest looking into the mass stabbing on the James Smith Cree Nation and the Village of Weldon.Cindy Gee, th...
Jan 23, 2024

Métis Nation-Saskatchewan to build new hub in North Battleford
Mtis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) has plans to build a new community hub in North Battleford. North Battleford City Council approved a request from MN-S to purchase three lots of land at 1051, 1061 and ...
Jan 23, 2024

Second day of teachers' strike sees another big turnout in Battlefords-Meadow Lake area
Teachers once again were out in their snow pants and toques walking the pavement in North Battleford and Meadow Lake today on the second day of strike action. The Saskatchewan Teachers Federation (STF...
Jan 22, 2024

Three crashes after snowfall
Following the snowfall from last evening, three accidents were reported today with the initial crash taking place near the Saskatchewan Hospital earlier this morning though no one was injured. Two mor...
Jan 22, 2024

Inquest hears about acute hospital response, warrant types
The jury of the coroner's inquest into the mass stabbing at James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon continued today with members learning of protocols in place regarding Code Orange at the local health aut...
Jan 22, 2024

Officers testify about 9-1-1 response at mass stabbing inquest
After a two-day break, the inquest into the mass murder at James Smith Cree Nation and the Village of Weldon picked up where it left off on Friday. Three witnesses testified Monday morning which inclu...
Jan 22, 2024

BATC donates $10K for theatre upgrades at North Battleford Library
A collaborative partnership between the Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs (BATC) and the North Battleford Library is bringing the 1980s-era theatre into the 21st Century. "The equipment at the theatre ...
Jan 22, 2024

SJHL responds after five teams plan to leave AJHL to B.C.
The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) has said no teams are leaving its competition after teams from Alberta decided to jump ship to B.C.On Sunday, the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) issue...
Jan 22, 2024