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Town plans sidewalk, paving improvements

The Town of Battleford will get started on some much needed sidewalk and paving work this summer for its 2023 capital projects.The issue was discussed at council's recent meeting.Mayor Ames Leslie sai...

Jun 13, 2023

FSIN continue partnership for cervical cancer screening in the North

First Nations leaders say they will continue a partnership aimed at improving education and treatment options for cervical cancer in northern Saskatchewan communities.The Federation of Sovereign Indig...

Jun 13, 2023

Battlefords Girl Guides storage shed broken into

Group members from the Battlefords Girl Guides are upset after their storage shed containing many of the group's camping and outdoor items was broken into Saturday night. Camping gear, lanterns, tarps...

Jun 13, 2023

Latest wildfire update shows 28 fires in Saskatchewan, largest in North

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) said there are no current evacuees in the province because of wildfires but are prepared should that change.In the latest update from the SPSA, 28 wildfire...

Jun 13, 2023

BUFC's Club Day bringing communities, youth together

The Battlefords United Football Club (BUFC) is hosting its annual Club Day this Sunday, June 18 in North Battleford. Featuring teams from around the region, including Saskatoon, Kindersley, Meadow Lak...

Jun 13, 2023

City to use planning consultant services

The City of North Battleford has decided to hire a planning consulting firm to deal with its planning duties until it is able to hire a fulltime person for the role again. Administration recommended t...

Jun 13, 2023

Taste of Culture sees terrific turnout

The Taste of Culture event offered an array of performers and a variety of international cuisine to enjoy in North Battleford on the weekend. The two-day affair brought together people from across the...

Jun 12, 2023

Bandits take gold/silver at Battle at the Border

The Battlefords Bandits softball program left its mark in Lloydminster over the weekend, coming out swinging to a pair of medals at the U13 and U15 level at the inaugural Battle at the Border tourname...

Jun 12, 2023

Accused in Gatzke death pleads guilty to manslaughter

One of the accused individuals in the death of Ryan John Gatzke in Battleford in 2019 pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the Court of King's Bench Monday.Jacob Joseph Ballantyne, 28, of Edam, was origi...

Jun 12, 2023

Jim Pattison's former home up for sale for $1, but there's a catch

On the waterfront in a neighbourhood in West Vancouver stands a charming yellow house and it could be yours for as little as $1.However, there is a catch: you have to relocate the house from its curre...

Jun 12, 2023