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Battlefords RCMP welcomes Ryan How as new detachment commander
There's a new inspector in North Town. Officer-in Charge (OIC), Detachment Commander Ryan How officially began his duties just two days before Christmas and he plans on building upon what former Inspe...
Jan 15, 2025

Teen girl and two men arrested following stolen vehicle chase in Lloydminster
A 15-year-old girl and two men in Lloydminster are now in custody after leading police on a chase in a stolen car. On Monday afternoon, the RCMP in Lloydminster received several 911 calls about a driv...
Jan 15, 2025

Teen to serve 3-year sentence for death of mother's boyfriend
A 15-year-old boy responsible for the death of his mother's boyfriend, was upset after being told he could not sleep in the bedroom where his mom was, as opposed to the living room where the babies we...
Jan 14, 2025

NBFD sees decrease in calls over 2024
The North Battleford Fire Department reported a decrease in calls over 2024 at the Monday's council meeting. "At the end of the year, our total call volumes were 641," said Deputy Fire Chief Paul Perr...
Jan 14, 2025

Battlefords battle Broncos this weekend
After coming off four games in just six days this past week, the Battlefords North Stars now get ready for a weekend clash on Friday, Jan. 17 and Saturday, Jan. 18 against division rival and former He...
Jan 14, 2025

LLRIB musician selected to have work sent to the moon
Lac La Ronge Indian Band member Nigel Bell will be one of many musicians who will have their work sent to the moon as part of NASA's Artemis Program. The Artemis Program has a goal to land humans on t...
Jan 14, 2025

'Either way, the government ends up winning': Concerns surround capital gains tax increase
As the federal government is raising the capital gains tax inclusion rate from one half to two-thirds at amounts above $250,000, a North Battleford financial expert believes this may harm the country'...
Jan 13, 2025

Nominations for 2025-26 Chamber board announced
The nominations for the Battlefords and District Chamber of Commerce new board of directors have been announced. The committee named the following recommendations for a two year term: Cayla Ellis Anne...
Jan 13, 2025

North Battleford council to set appointments, receive notice of retirement in first regular meeting of 2025
Committee appointments, the mayor attending an economic development event and the upcoming retirement of a city official are all on the agenda for North Battleford Council this evening. As the newly e...
Jan 13, 2025

A golden smile: Prince Albert hockey mom reflects on daughter's victory
Heather Zablocki says the family feels like they are on cloud nine.Just over a day has passed since her oldest daughter Stryker won gold with Canada's national women's team at the IIHF World Hockey Ch...
Jan 13, 2025