The legs came off first.Then the body - more than 600 pounds - was wrapped and carried in pieces before being reassembled inside St. George's Anglican Church in Battleford. When it was set in place, a century-old piano was ready to be heard again."We were contacted by the Goodman family... and they had this piano ...

"Art needs to have a purpose."For Lionel Peyachew, that purpose isn't abstract, it stands in bronze in North Battleford.A monument of Annie Peyachew in Central Park serves as a reminder of a history many people didn't know happened there, reflecting the kind of work the artist from Red Pheasant Cree Nation ha...

Online booking has resumed for City of North Battleford recreational spaces after an incident with a phishing scam last week. The booking for facilities and classes through the Parks and Recreation Department has now been restored. The city's IT department has implemented enhanced authentication protocols for this sof...

*This story was updated to include more details from RCMP.A man has been arrested following a bear spray incident in a North Battleford church on Sunday morning. As a result of continued investigation, 38-year-old Chad Weasel from North Battleford is charged with: Four counts, assault with a weapon one count, possessi...

The City of North Battleford has issued a fire ban for all residents, effective immediately. The ban comes after the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) said the current Fire Weather Index (FWI) for the region is considered "high", bordering on "extreme", due to dry conditions. The fire ban in...

A provincial policing unit operating in the Battlefords is focusing on arresting people with outstanding warrants, targeting offenders police say have often been difficult to track."If you consider individuals that have warrants, they can walk the streets, they can drive vehicles, they can continue to do crime wit...

Heritage Christian School in Battleford brought global history and cuisine together during its annual Folk Fest.Students from Grades 1 to 9 selected a country to research and present, showcasing facts, history, and traditional foods, many of which were available for purchase. Evalina - Zambia (Image Credit: Ryan Lamber...

That unexpected "voicemail" email might be better left unheard or deleted. The City of North Battleford is urging residents not to use its online recreation booking system after being notified of phishing emails linked to the platform.In a news release issued Friday, the city said its third-party booking soft...

A First Nations security company will begin patrolling North Battleford's downtown core later this month under a pilot project supported by the city.The Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) said it has signed an agreement with MGBHLM Security, based in Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nation, to prov...

Ellen Haudeck has been found guilty in North Battleford provincial court following a trial into animal abuse and neglect allegations, with sentencing set for June 10.The case stems from an investigation that began in November 2023 and continued into January 2024 at a rural property in the RM of Battle River, where conc...

Poundmaker Cree Nation and the Town of Battleford continue to strengthen ties with a newly announced outdoor sports park. The park will be located along the Battle River on roughly 500 acres of land previously purchased by Poundmaker Cree Nation from a private entity. Plans include four baseball diamonds, soccer field...

Battlefords RCMP received a report of an injured male in an alley behind a residence on 105 street in North Battleford on April 28, 2026, at approximately 4 p.m. Upon locating the victim at the scene, he was taken to the hospital by EMS and later declared deceased at the hospital. The victim was identified as 36-year-o...

Job postings from retail giant TJX Companies are signalling plans for a Winners store in North Battleford, reinforcing earlier indications of a major retail development at the city's Frontier Centre.Postings on TJX Canada's website show the company is hiring a store manager and assistant store managers for what is desc...

Corey Chmelnyk began raising bucking rodeo bulls near North Battleford in 2007. What began as a small interest while helping in local rodeo, has now put his bulls in some of the highest-level rodeos across North America. Corey Chmelnyk and one of his bulls. (Image Credit: Corey Chmelnyk/ submitted) "It all comes...

If your tap water runs a little murky after supper next week, don't be alarmed - it's part of the annual effort to keep the water system clean.The City of North Battlefoord's unidirectional water line flushing program is set to begin the evening of May 4, with work expected to take 10 to 14 days to complete. "Thi...

Tomorrow night, community members have the opportunity to take part in this year's Bike and Tool Auction. During the evening, people can bid on items, with all proceeds going to the Battlefords Healthcare Foundation and Battlefords Citizens on Patrol Program (COPP). "All of the items in the auction went missing f...

North Battleford is leaning on strong investment returns as it moves ahead with costly upgrades to aging water infrastructure.An update from RBC Dominion Securities presented to council Monday showed the city's investment strategy - in place since around 2017 - has generated significant returns compared with traditiona...

175 rubber boots. That's enough to supply every child at Thunderchild First Nation's Piyesiw Awasis School with a brand-new pair. "We are giving them away because every child matters," said Betty Anne Shankar, director of prevention. "It's important; it builds up their self-esteem, it'll help with thei...

Battlefords RCMP is seeking public assistance in locating a missing 15-year-old boy who was last seen in North Battleford. On April 27, around 7 p.m., RCMP received a report of missing Braxton Harris. Harris was last seen on 107 Street in North Battleford at about 6:55 p.m. on the same day. He is described as 5-9, a...

Adalynn Oborowsky's life revolves around performing, whether that be dancing, singing, or acting. Now, the 8 year old will be taking her passion to the big stage as she performs in front of nearly 100 scouts from across North America. "She was selected out of 95 kids in her age category across Canada for the 33rd ...

The grandparent scam continues to victimize Saskatchewanians as con artists target the elderly, pretending to be a loved one to lure someone into giving them money. In April, Saskatchewan RCMP said people in the Battlefords area have fallen victim to the grandparent scam in various ways. One confirmed victim paid cash ...

The wooden wheels don't turn anymore, but they still carry a story.At the Biggar Museum and Gallery, a new Métis exhibit is reshaping how local history is told, bringing long-overlooked contributions into focus through artifacts, photographs and a Red River cart now on display inside and at the town's entrance.T...

Rising from her chair in a crowded courtroom, a grieving mother looked directly at the man sitting behind the glass and waved her middle finger."You killed my son [expletive]," she shouted before leaving.Dominick Cochrane, 46, one of six men charged in the death of Rocky Meechance at Saskatchewan Penitentiary...

Two firearms, methamphetamine, and copper wire were seized at a residence in Wilkie, following a significant RCMP investigation. On April 25, officers from Saskatchewan RCMP's North Battleford Crime Reduction Team (CRT), and the Wilkie RCMP conducted an ongoing investigation in Wilkie with a relation to drug trafficki...

A 24-year-old man is facing charges after a stabbing in North Battleford on Saturday. Officers were called around 4 a.m. on April 25 to the 1700 block of 105th Street after receiving a report of a man yelling. Two additional calls followed, indicating a man was seriously injured. Multiple officers entered a house on t...

Local Battlefords roadways experienced significant traffic over rodeo weekend, prompting assistance by Community Safety Officers (CSO) to enhance traffic enforcement. On Saturday evening, CSO files included: Six tickets issued under the provincial Traffic Safety Act. One ticketed driver who was found to be travelling ...

Wyatt Fennig still remembers the first time he hit the dirt.He lasted just two jumps on a bull - barely a moment in a sport measured in eight seconds - but something in that instant stayed with him."Man, that was the most fun I've ever had," he said. "The adrenaline rush is out of this world."A deca...

Regional partnerships and collaboration between municipalities are key takeaways for North Battleford following the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) convention held earlier this month in Regina."SUMA every year is a great professional development event for our council to go to," said Mayor...