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Manhunt underway after assault leaves man seriously injured in North Battleford
RCMP are asking for the public's help after a man was seriously injured in an apparent assault Tuesday in North Battleford. Police said they found the man around 1 p.m. near 15th Avenue and 108th Stre...
Jul 23, 2025

North Battleford man faces 16 charges after handgun seized from Carnduff hotel
A North Battleford man is facing a long list of charges after RCMP seized a handgun from a hotel room in Carnduff, a town located roughly 700 kilometres southeast of North Battleford, last week.Carndu...
Jul 23, 2025

Crime down in Battleford, but RCMP say repeat offenders straining front-line response
The Town of Battleford saw a modest decrease in crime this spring, but RCMP say the data doesn't reflect the full picture, especially as a small group of repeat offenders continue to dominate police r...
Jul 23, 2025

Poundmaker crowned 2025 Battle of Nations champions
After a decade, the Poundmaker Cree Nation men's soccer team has finally claimed the coveted Battle of Nations Cup, capturing the 2025 championship title in dramatic fashion this past weekend in Saska...
Jul 22, 2025

Health concerns stemming from wildfire smoke
Wildfire smoke will lead to reduced air quality across Saskatchewan over the next couple of days. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, the Air Quality Health Index value forecast in are...
Jul 22, 2025

Buhl wildfire near Waskesiu shows no recent growth; 49 blazes burning in the North
The Buhl fire, first reported on June 29 and caused by a lightning strike, has now burned approximately 60,389 hectares, including 11,059 hectares inside Prince Albert National Park and 49,329 hectare...
Jul 22, 2025

Battleford reports $6M in Q2 revenue, says town finances 'on track'
The Town of Battleford has passed the $6-million mark in recognized revenue for the year, with its chief financial officer (CFO) saying the town's finances are "on track" as of the second quarter."Jus...
Jul 22, 2025

Battlefords celebrates 10th annual Pride Week
The 10th annual Battlefords Pride Week officially began yesterday with a vibrant flag raising ceremony at city hall, marking a decade of visibility, celebration, and advocacy for the local 2SLGBTQ+ co...
Jul 22, 2025

Crime severity index dropped four per cent last year, Statistics Canada says
The national statistics agency says the volume and severity of police-reported crime in Canada decreased four per cent last year, after three annual increases in a row.Statistics Canada says non-viole...
Jul 22, 2025

Heidel runs away with U16 800M gold; becomes fastest in Western Canada
There's a new champ in town.Rising track star Matthew Heidel of the Battlefords delivered a gold-medal performance at the Western Canada Team Challenge this past weekend, racing to victory in the U16 ...
Jul 21, 2025