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Battlefords Sharks reflect on the most successful year in franchise history
In their first-ever trip to the Western Regionals, the Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sharks ended just one win away from going to their first Esso Cup. Despite that, the 2025-26 season will still go down ...
Apr 09, 2026 The Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sharks had their best season in team history, winning the Fedoruk Cup and coming just one win away from advancing to the Esso Cup. (Image Credit: Byron Hildebrand Photography/Facebook)
Victim's familly calls sentence 'lenient' in Buffalo River Dene Nation manslaughter case
Family members of a man killed in a 2023 stabbing say they are still grappling with grief, confusion and anger - and feel the sentence handed down Thursday falls short.Battleford Court of King's Bench...
Apr 09, 2026 Family and friends of Nathan George Bekkattla pose for a photo outside the Court of King’s Bench in Battleford on Thursday, April 9, 2026, following the sentencing of Nathan Billette, who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in Bekkattla’s 2023 death on Buffalo River Dene Nation. (Image Credit: Kenneth Cheung/battlefordsNOW)
Anchor and Thread launches $1.1M plan to bring crisis support to North Battleford
For the past two years, Anchor and Thread Community Services in North Battleford has been working behind the scenes on an expansion of services. It began with their name change and the addition of pro...
Apr 09, 2026 The building Anchor and Thread Community Services hopes to purchase. It's located at 1092 101st Street. (Image Credit: Google Maps)
Former Saskatchewan Lieutenant Governor Vaughn Solomon Schofield dies at age 82
Vaughn Solomon Schofield, who represented Saskatchewan as the province's 21st lieutenant governor from 2012 to 2018, passed away this week at the age of 82.According to the Government of Saskatchewan,...
Apr 09, 2026 Premier Scott Moe and Vaughn Solomon Schofield unveiling her official portrait at the Legislative Building in Regina on July 6, 2022. Solomon Schofield, who served as the province’s lieutenant governor from 2012 to 2018, died on Wednesday after an illness. (Image Credit: Government of Saskatchewan/X)
North Battleford Legion opens applications for 2026 Veterans Banner Program
The North Battleford Legion is accepting 20 applications for their 2026 Veterans Banner Program. The banners showcased during this program help to feature local veterans and will be hung from October ...
Apr 09, 2026 North Battleford's Veteran Banner Program. (Image Credit: battlefordsNOW Staff)
Travelers face higher costs and fewer flight options as jet fuel prices swing
A new reality is setting in for travelers worldwide: rising fees, fewer flight options and difficult decisions about whether a trip is worth the cost.The culprit is volatile oil and jet fuel prices, w...
Apr 09, 2026 Stained-glass windows cast colorful shadows on the floor as travelers walk through LaGuardia Airport in New York, Monday, March 30, 2026. (Image Credit: AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Yorkton Terriers tie the series with a 7-2 win over the North Stars
The Sask. Junior Hockey League (SJHL) semifinals between the Battlefords North Stars is guaranteed to go at least six games after the Terriers tied the series at 2-2 with a dominant 7-2 win. Yorkton g...
Apr 09, 2026 The series between the North Stars and Terriers will go back to Yorkton on Saturday for game five. (Image Credit: Byron Hildebrand Photography/Facebook)
SPSA readies itself for new wildfire season
As the residents of Denare Beach press on with re-building their community, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) said that new tree seedlings are on the way for shelterbelts. The SPSA has put ...
Apr 08, 2026 Michael Wieger, the minister responsible for the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) and SPSA vice-president Steve Roberts updated media on what they expect for the 2026 wildfire season. (Image Credit: screenshot/SPSA briefing)
Economic uncertainty shakes small businesses in Saskatchewan, motivates global trade efforts
Saskatchewan's independent business owners continue to be affected by ongoing trade turbulence with the US amid global instability. But there is hope the province's strength internationally can offer ...
Apr 08, 2026 The executive powers used by US President Donald Trump to implement tariffs were limited after a 6-3 Supreme Court decision in February. (Image Credit: AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Battleford councilor promotes transparency with new Community Safety Dashboard
For town councilor, Clay Lazar, 'transparency needs to be key'. That's why he created a Community Safety Dashboard that will be easily accessible on Battleford's website and social media platforms in ...
Apr 08, 2026 Town hall in Battleford. (Image Credit: Alyssa Rudolph/ battlefordNOW Staff)