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Lyle Night Jr. murder case adjourned to next month
The case of two suspects charged with first-degree murder in the death of Lyle Night Jr. will be adjourned to February in North Battleford Provincial Court.Brody Runningaround and Malyka Nahbexie firs...
Jan 22, 2025

Man in serious condition after vehicle collision
STARS flew a man to hospital in serious condition this past weekend after he was hit by a vehicle while standing in front of the Beaver Hotel in North Battleford. Battlefords RCMP received a report of...
Jan 22, 2025

'Homey feeling': Comfort Inn and Suites awards $10K grand prize to hotel patron
Comfort Inn and Suites North Battleford awarded $10,000 to a loyal guest who won the grand prize in the hotel's 2025 promotional giveaway.Roy Hoffart, who has stayed at the hotel since it was establis...
Jan 22, 2025

Two teens charged in North Battleford taxi robbery
Two teenagers are facing robbery charges after a taxi driver was threatened and had their cab stolen on January 19. According to a police report, Battlefords RCMP responded to an armed robbery report ...
Jan 21, 2025

Battleford and areas fire calls drop 25% in 2024, staffing challenges loom
There is a 25 per cent decrease in overall calls compared to the 10-year average in the Town of Battleford and surrounding rural municipalities according to the local fire department.During the town c...
Jan 21, 2025

North Stars alumni named on list for top goaltender in the NCAA
From winning the Canterra Seeds Cup with the Battlefords North Stars to currently leading a second year NCAA DI program to second overall in their conference, Augustana University goaltender, Josh Kot...
Jan 21, 2025

Battleford 2025 budget approved: over $2M projected surplus, no tax hike
The Town of Battleford approved a balanced 2025 budget on Jan. 20, prioritizing community development and long-term savings with a five per cent revenue increase and no rise in general taxes."The big ...
Jan 21, 2025

Why school buses don't run in extreme cold
An extreme cold warning from Environment Canada prompted school bus cancellations across Saskatchewan Monday morning including Prince Albert and the Battlefords, Saskatoon and Regina. While it's a bit...
Jan 20, 2025

Crusaders bring home gold from Meadow Lake
The John Paul II Collegiate Crusaders Senior Boys basketball team had a great start to 2025 this past weekend in Meadow Lake, going undefeated to bring home the gold, making it their first tournament ...
Jan 20, 2025

Family of missing man offers $3,500 reward
The family of a man who went missing in North Battleford last July is now offering a $3,500 reward. According to a missing poster posted to social media, Ryan Marlon Nicotine was last seen by an RCMP ...
Jan 20, 2025