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RCMP's Jesse Gilbert looks back on 2023

As Christmas draws ever closer, the commander of the Battlefords RCMP detachment is taking stock of all that was accomplished in 2023. "It was actually nice for me, it was my first full year in the Ba...

Dec 25, 2023

A busy year for the City of North Battleford

As 2023 draws to a close, battlefordsNOW is taking a look back on some of the most important and impactful stories of the year.For the City of North Battleford, the past year was a busy one with devel...

Dec 25, 2023

Year in Review: Town highlights include re-opening of Finlayson Island bridge

As 2023 draws to a close, battlefordsNOW is taking a look back on some of the most important and impactful stories of the year.The Town of Battleford had a busy year with many changes and developments...

Dec 25, 2023

In Christmas message, Trudeau urges Canadians to find strength in differences

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canadians should "find strength in our differences" this Christmas.In his annual Christmas address, Trudeau called for Canadians to "love our neighbours as we love o...

Dec 24, 2023

NORAD ready to track Santa, and everyone can follow along

As children around the world eagerly await Santa's arrival on Christmas, the U.S. and Canadian militaries are ready to track him and see if he's using any new technology.Armed with radars, sensors and...

Dec 24, 2023

'Silence is not a solution': LGBTQ+ parliamentarians reflect on polarization, protest

Members of the LGBTQ+ community have long faced discrimination and prejudice in Canada and beyond, having to fight for job protection, access to services and basic human rights.Canada legalized same-s...

Dec 23, 2023

Israel strikes 2 homes, killing more than 90 Palestinians as troops expand south Gaza offensive

More than 90 Palestinians, including dozens from an extended family, were killed in Israeli airstrikes on two homes, rescuers and hospital officials said Saturday, a day after the U.N. chief warned ag...

Dec 23, 2023

Christmas Hampers program in Battlefords sees record year

The Battlefords Empty Stocking Fund is seeing a high number of Christmas hampers and toys being given to families in the Battlefords this holiday season.Hampers were distributed Dec. 18th to 22nd."We ...

Dec 22, 2023

Death of man near Big River First Nation results in 2.5-year sentence

Nearly four years after Richard Netmaker was violently assaulted in his own home and later left for dead, another person held responsible has been sentenced.Roderick Dreaver has received a sentence of...

Dec 22, 2023

Former youth centre to become addictions facility; will serve northwestern Saskatchewan

A former youth centre in North Battleford will be given the chance to serve the community again - this time as a safe space for addiction recovery.After a competitive request for proposal bid was succ...

Dec 22, 2023