Saskatchewan's police watchdog has released more details about the death of a 37-year-old man who went into medical distress while in custody at the Turtleford RCMP detachment. The Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) said RCMP officers went to a home on Thunderchild First Nation shortly before 12:30 p.m....

North Battleford officials are calling the 2026 Tony Cote Summer Games a success after a week of competition that brought thousands of athletes, families and spectators to the community. Despite an increase in overall calls for service during the period, Battlefords RCMP say the Games did not contribute to the higher w...

Onion Lake RCMP are asking the public to report sightings of 28-year-old Dakota Whitstone. On July 31, at around 11:55 p.m., RCMP received a report of a robbery on Onion Lake Cree Nation. Investigation determined a man approached a victim, assaulted them, threatened them with a firearm and stole their phone. The suspec...

The North Saskatchewan River Baseball League champion will be crowned Wednesday night. A winner-take-all Game 3 will be played at Beaver Lions Stadium in North Battleford between the North Battleford Beavers and Unity Cardinals. First pitch is set for 7:30 p.m. The Cardinals won Game 1, 4-1, in North Battleford on July...

A weekly lottery tradition has paid off in a big way for three retired friends, including one from Battleford. Terry Nelson of Battleford, along with Leslie Deptuch and Linda Benko of Saskatoon, won $250,004 on EXTRA after purchasing a DAILY GRAND and EXTRA ticket. "We are a group of three that worked together and...

Battlefords RCMP are searching for two suspects after an assault and robbery that happened two weeks ago.At 1:45 p.m. on July 22, a person was sitting on a park bench in front of North Battleford City Hall, and were approached by a group of six individuals they did not know. The victim was assaulted and robbed of their...

A new initiative is giving Battlefords residents the chance to brighten someone's day by recognizing neighbours who make a difference or need a helping hand.Jacqueline Reynolds has launched Blessings in the Battlefords, a project inviting people to nominate someone in the area who deserves recognition or could benefit ...

With the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony approaching on Aug. 15, the Hall of Fame has released additional information on each inductee.INDIVIDUAL CATEGORYGeorge Dimas - Regina, SKDimas played baseball from age 10 to 40 as a pitcher, shortstop, centre-fielder and outfielder. He played Little League...

Two Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sharks have made franchise history. Forward Brooke Weber and defenceman Savannah Mucha have been invited to Hockey Canada's 2026-27 summer selection camp, where they will compete for an opportunity to play for Canada's women's U18 team. "It's phenomenal," said Sharks coach Nolan ...

The Saskatchewan Marshals Service (SMS) has put a wanted 53-year-old man behind bars. On Thursday morning, officers arrested the man at his North Battleford home as part of a targeted investigation and coordinated enforcement efforts. The man had two outstanding warrants, including one for sexual interference and anoth...

With Saskatchewan weddings costing hundreds of dollars per guest, 20-year-old Jasmine Bunnell and her fiancé, 21-year-old Clay Hunter, knew their September wedding would take careful saving.What they didn't plan for was a cow kick to the knee that left Bunnell injured, unable to work and searching for another wa...

Battlefords RCMP reported receiving more than 60 calls for service between 6 p.m. July 29 and 6 a.m. July 30.The calls included the following serious assaults:Battlefords RCMP received a report of a serious assault at a residence on Sweetgrass First Nation at approximately 11 p.m. July 29. Officers have been searching ...

With the Tony Cote Games in town, people around the Battlefords have the opportunity to take in various summer sports as First Nations from across Saskatchewan come together not only to compete, but also to celebrate Indigenous history and culture in Canada. As athletes from around the province gather in the Battleford...

A trip to the national stage gave one Poundmaker Cree Nation teen more than a chance to test her spelling - it also gave her the opportunity to represent Saskatchewan and inspire other Indigenous youth.Thirteen-year-old Dallynn Tootoosis was Saskatchewan's lone competitor and the only Indigenous contestant at the Canad...

The Volleyball Canada Cup took place July 21 to 26 in Regina. While most participating teams were provincial squads, this year's tournament was the first to include a First Nations team, made up of Indigenous athletes from across Canada. Two Saskatchewan athletes on the All Nations team were 18-year-olds Mia Peyachew o...

The Saskatchewan Marshals Service arrested a 33-year-old wanted man Tuesday following a coordinated search on Sweetgrass First Nation.Marshals attended a residence at about 11:30 a.m. on July 28 after receiving information that the man was inside. An occupant confirmed he was at the home, but the suspect fled through a...

A week that began with uncertainty ended with a national championship for North Battleford's Jadyn Bugg and Team Sask 17U Green Selects at the 2026 Canada Cup. For the 17-year-old team captain, simply competing was the initial goal. "We really don't know what our skill level was going to be compared to the teams t...

While farmers are always trying to grow the best possible crop they can, 14 farmers around Saskatchewan, and one from Alberta, are taking it to a competitive level. Beyer Crop Sciences is hosting the Battle of the Bushels, a competition where the 15 farmers involved have each selected a 40 acre plot of land to try and...

It was a unique experience for eight girls from across Saskatchewan who participated in Camp Molly in La Ronge. Camp Molly, which was held July 23-26 and is designed for teens between 15-18 years old, is about providing an opportunity to meet and engage with strong female role models in the industry, as well as learn a...

As the Battlefords continue to prepare for the new Battlefords Arena and Event Centre, a significant step has been made as government officials, chiefs from surrounding First Nations, representatives from the Regional Enhancement Committee and community leaders gathered at the InnovationPlex in North Battleford to upda...

Battlefords RCMP are investigating the theft of an electric trike. On July 26, they received the report of the theft and the investigation determined an unknown individual or individuals entered a yard, cut the lock off the trike, and stole it. It's believed that this happened between 7:30 p.m. on July 25 and 7:15 a.m....

Be yourself. That was the message 26-year-old Ari Plummer shared with the community as participants gathered for this year's Battlefords Pride parade. Plummer, who served as this year's parade marshal, reflected on her own experience of coming out and encouraged others to embrace who they are. (Image Credit: Alyssa Ru...

The 2026 Tony Cote Summer Games officially are officially underway in North Battleford, bringing together thousands of athletes, coaches, families and dignitaries from First Nations across Saskatchewan. As athletes entered the opening ceremonies, organizers encouraged them to compete with fairness, respect and good spo...

While plans are in place and shovels are ready to hit the ground once the funding has been secured, representatives from the Government of Saskatchewan and the City of Prince Albert gathered for a joint announcement regarding the next phase. Back in February, the federal government already made a $15 million commitment...

For Rhett Cawood, earning both Rookie of the Year and Top Hitter honours in the Saskatchewan Premier Baseball League was the reward for years of hard work. The North Battleford teen's love of baseball began in his backyard, where he first picked up a plastic bat and ball with his father. "I was only about three. H...

For generations, the sacred lance run has marked the passing of responsibility from one host community to the next for the Tony Cote Summer Games. This year, after 10 days on the road, the tradition arrived in the Battlefords on the shoulders of young runners with tired legs, full hearts and hundreds of kilometres behi...

Saskatchewan's Cole Reschny has moved one step closer towards making his return to Team Canada at the 2027 IIHF World Junior Championship.On Friday, Reschny was named to Hockey Canada's World Junior Summer Showcase roster. He'll head to Windsor, Ont. next week to skate with other Team Canada hopefuls.The Macklin, Sask....

The hometown victory Wyatt Fennig has spent years chasing will have to wait, but the North Battleford bull rider left Thursday night's McDonald's Colby Cave Memorial PBR Classic believing he is better prepared for what lies ahead.Fennig, who sits eighth in the latest Bull Riders Canada (BRC) national standings, came aw...