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Fred Light Museum expands Honor Our Veterans banner program in second year

The Fred Light Museum will be running its Honor Our Veterans banner program again this year.This will be the second year that they have run the program, which hangs banners on light posts around Battl...

Jul 09, 2020

Man arrested for second-degree murder

Michael Jordan White, the 32-year-old suspect wanted in relation to the homicide of Todd Stone, has been arrested.Strathcona County RCMP in Alberta arrested White, who hails from Sweet Grass First Nat...

Jul 09, 2020

Former Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford demolition now planned for fall

Plans have changed for the former Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford building demolition.Originally expected to take place in the spring of 2020, the work has now been moved to October instead.Sas...

Jul 09, 2020

Business steady at campgrounds after restrictions eased

A week into July, parks and campgrounds are seeing steady numbers of visitors.Prior to rainfall, the Battlefords Provincial Park filled up quickly for the July long weekend after slowly easing restric...

Jul 08, 2020

Local soccer program ‘kicks off’ in the Battlefords

The Battlefords United Football Club (BUFC) began their training this week, as part of the local soccer organization's return to the sport this summer.The soccer season will not feature games against ...

Jul 08, 2020

Finlayson Island walking bridge and North Battleford boat launch closed

Those planning outings in the Battlefords will want to keep in mind some recent closures impacted by significant rainfall in the area and high water levels for the North Saskatchewan River.The Finlays...

Jul 08, 2020

Larry Doke ready for final months as MLA

Despite his last day in session, MLA Larry Doke said things aren't likely to slow down this summer for his office.The legislative assembly member for Cut Knife-Turtleford plans on tackling as many loc...

Jul 08, 2020

Two new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan

There are two new cases of COVID-19 reported today, bringing the provincial total to 808 cases. One of those new cases is in the Saskatoon region with the other in the North. Of the total cases, 47 ar...

Jul 08, 2020

City reminds residents to be proactive towards flooding damage

The Battlefords area saw some heavy rainfall last night that has resulted in some flooding.The City of North Battleford is reminding residents of a few things they can do to help reduce the risk of ba...

Jul 08, 2020

Baseball’s return proves a hit in all-Battlefords season opener

Tuesday evening at Beaver Lions Stadium marked a triumphant return for baseball in the Battlefords community. After weeks of anticipation following the announcement of the senior baseball season, the ...

Jul 08, 2020