Category Archives: Newsletter Daily
Battlefords Youth Soccer reflects on the first annual Little Legends Cup tournament
Over the past couple of weekends, the Little Legends Cup, an indoor U9 and U11 soccer tournament, was hosted at the Nationwide Fieldhouse by Battlefords Youth Soccer Inc. It was the first time that th...
Feb 04, 2026 After a successful Little Legends Cup, Battlefords Youth Soccer plans on running the tournament again next season. (Image Credit: Kat Huxley/Facebook)
'Someone knows': family seeks justice nearly two years after Candie Pritchard’s death
Nearly two years have passed since the remains of Candie Pritchard were found outside a residence on Red Pheasant Cree Nation. As the investigation continues, Saskatchewan RCMP ask the public to repor...
Feb 04, 2026 Investigation continues for the death of 44-year-old Candie Pritchard nearly two years after her remains were fount outside a residence on Red Pheasant Cree Nation. (Image Credit: Saskatchewan RCMP)
North Battleford's outgoing rodeo queen reflects as 2026 competition approaches
As this year's Rodeo Queen Competition approaches, outgoing queen Brooke Focht is reflecting on her year wearing the crown while helping mentor the next group of contestants. Rodeo queens help to serv...
Feb 04, 2026 Brooke Focht (middle) posing with 2026 rodeo queen contestants. (Image Credit: North Battleford Indoor Rodeo/ Facebook)
North Stars moms step up to support women fleeing violence
When women leave violent situations, they often leave with little more than what they can carry, sometimes nothing at all.That reality inspired parents and billet families connected to the Battlefords...
Feb 04, 2026 Battlefords North Stars billet and parent mothers pose with donated essential supplies collected during a parent and billet weekend, Jan. 23-24, to support women experiencing or fleeing violence. The items were donated to Anchor and Thread Community Services. (Image Credit: Battlefords North Stars)
Expert expects environmental, economic benefits from potential alumina mine in Sask.
An expert from the University of Regina's Department of Earth Sciences says a potential alumina mine in Saskatchewan could have big environmental advantages.Canadian Energy Metals says its Thor Projec...
Feb 04, 2026 A preliminary economic assessment by Canadian Energy Metals Corp. says its Thor Project has the potential to support long-term development. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov)
Canadian curlers, alpine skiers get underway ahead of Milan Cortina opening ceremony
Competition is underway at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, two days ahead of the opening ceremony.Canada's Brett Gallant and Jocelyn Peterman, a husband-and-wife team from Chestermere, Alta., open ...
Feb 04, 2026 Canada's Jeffrey Read reacts at the finish area during the alpine ski men's downhill first official training, at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Bormio, Italy, Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026. (Image Credit: AP Photo/Pier Marco Tacca)
North Stars take down the Humboldt Broncos 3-2 to snap losing skid
The Battlefords North Stars survived a third-period comeback attempt by the Humboldt Broncos for the 3-2 victory. In a game where they got off to a good start, faced some adversity and were still able...
Feb 04, 2026 Will Kirwan's first SJHL goal was the eventual game winner in the North Stars 3-2 win over the Humboldt Broncos. (Image Credit: Byron Hildebrand Photography/Facebook)
Driver clocked travelling 169 km/h in 80 zone: police
Police are asking for the public's help after a vehicle was clocked travelling more than double the speed limit before fleeing officers near North Battleford on Tuesday.A Community Safety Officer spot...
Feb 03, 2026 A silver Toyota Camry was observed travelling at a speed of 169 km/h in an 80 km/h zone on Highway 4 northbound near North Battleford on Feb. 3, 2026. (Image Credit: City of North Battleford)
Manhunt underway for escaped inmate with ties to North Battleford
RCMP are asking the public to report sightings of an escaped inmate who police say has connections to the North Battleford area.Saskatoon RCMP said they received a report at about 2:20 p.m. on Feb. 2 ...
Feb 03, 2026 On Feb. 2, 2026, at approximately 2:20 p.m., Saskatoon RCMP received a report of an escaped prisoner 53-year old Dale Patrick. (Image Credit: Saskatchewan RCMP)
Battleford crime falls, though underreporting remains a concern
While new 2025 RCMP data shows a decrease in crime for the town of Battleford, officials warn underreporting remains a concern. RCMP Inspector Ryan How worries that although accurate, statistics are n...
Feb 03, 2026 RCMP Inspector Ryan How. (Image Credit: Kenneth Cheung/ battlefordsNOW Staff)