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PAGC leadership comments on viral video of chief's arrest, calls for First Nations-led police force

Leadership from the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) are speaking out on a viral video showing the violent arrest of an Indigenous chief and are calling for a First Nations-led policing service.The ...

Jun 12, 2020

Dandelion bouquet memorial created to honour two children who died at house fire

A North Battleford pastor is encouraging the community to honour the memory of two young children, who passed away tragically at a house fire last week, by creating a dandelion bouquet memorial to cel...

Jun 12, 2020

Three new cases of COVID-19 in Sask., those who attended funeral in Clearwater River Dene Nation urged to self-isolate

There are three more cases of COVID-19 in this province and more expected after two people tested positive for the virus having attended a funeral and wake at the Clearwater River Dene Nation. The two...

Jun 12, 2020

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