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Heat, thundershowers expected this weekend

The Battlefords region is going to have its first summer heat wave.Weather forecasts are calling for the first weekend of temperatures getting into the high 20's, peaking on Saturday at 30 Celsius. Me...

Jun 12, 2020

Rotary Skate Park and playgrounds open in North Battleford

As the City of North Battleford opens its playgrounds today, a much discussed amenity is also ready for kickflips and slides. The Rotary Skate Park is available to the public, after the removal of sha...

Jun 12, 2020

Precautionary health advisory issued after two positive COVID-19 cases after funeral in Clearwater River Dene

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is issuing a precautionary health advisory after two people who attended a wake and funeral in Clearwater River Dene tested positive for the coronavirus after develop...

Jun 11, 2020

Sudden deaths of mother, two children at house fire result of murder-suicide

After an extensive investigation, members of the Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes Unit have determined three sudden deaths at a house fire on 99 Street last week was the result of a murder-suicide.RCMP ...

Jun 11, 2020

Two more cases of COVID-19 in Sask., gathering numbers expand at places of worship

As the province expands gathering numbers permitted at places of worship, there are two new COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan, with one in the Saskatoon region and one in the Far North region. The new pr...

Jun 11, 2020

Local educators excited in-person classes will resume this fall

The Government of Saskatchewan announced schools across the province will return in-person education for the upcoming 2020-21 school year.On Tuesday, Deputy Premier and Education Minister Gordon Wyant...

Jun 11, 2020

Second virtual State of the City Address coming next week

Residents will have an opportunity to get an update on the City of North Battleford's work, and ask some questions as well at the upcoming virtual State of the City Address.The event will be held from...

Jun 11, 2020

Murder suspect makes first court appearance

A man charged with second-degree murder in connection to the death of Dylan Chretien just outside Prince Albert city limits appeared by phone for his first court appearance Thursday morning. Brandon S...

Jun 11, 2020

New vending machines coming to CUplex

The City of North Battleford has awarded the contract for new food and beverage vending machines for the Aquatic Centre and the NationsWEST Field House in the Credit Union CUplex.Council approved the ...

Jun 10, 2020

Town of Battleford delays property tax payments

During Monday's meeting, council agreed to push back the due date for property taxes from August 31 to December 31. This will also waive any late fees accrued in the fall. Mayor Ames Leslie said the d...

Jun 10, 2020