A targeted four-day RCMP enforcement operation in the Battlefords area resulted in the arrests of four people wanted in connection with alleged serious violent offences, with officers executing 12 outstanding warrants, police said Friday.Between June 1 and June 4, Saskatchewan RCMP's Saskatoon Warrant Enforcement Suppr...

Long-boarded vacant buildings in North Battleford could face remedy orders going so far as demolition under a proposed bylaw amendment set to come before the city's planning committee Monday.The draft amendments to the city's Fire Prevention and Emergency Services Bylaw would require vacant buildings boarded up for mor...

New businesses don't just create jobs. They fill service gaps, create gathering places and give people more reasons to invest in the communities they call home.That message emerged Thursday as young local entrepreneurs gathered for the Battlefords and District Chamber of Commerce's Chamber on Tap panel, sharing how loc...

The WBC Amazing Muay Thai World Festival is fast approaching, taking place in Bangkok, Thailand, from June 25 to 29, and a local gym has multiple connections to Team Canada. Warrior Spirit Martial Arts Academy has five fighters at the international competition, and gym owner Stuart Fontaine will coach for Team Canada. ...

Fred Light wasn't particularly interested in having his photograph taken in 1984.The lifelong collector was more comfortable spending time with artifacts than standing in front of a camera, but photographer Bob Hewitt believed preserving Light's image was just as important as preserving the history he had spent decades...

*This story was updated at 4:25 p.m. to include updated information.North Battleford Fire Department has deemed the cause of the fire to be suspicious. This incident has been referred to Battlefords RCMP for further investigation. --A structure fire prompted an emergency response in North Battleford on Thursday.The Nor...

For Wyatt Fennig, the biggest breakthrough of the season didn't come from changing the way he rides.It came from changing the way he thinks.The 24-year-old North Battleford bull rider, who finished eighth overall in the Bull Riders Canada (BRC) standings last season, has begun climbing back into contention after a diff...

A parade, baseball, bouncy castles, a classic car show and a Bon Jovi and Journey tribute concert are set to usher in the start of summer as Wilkie prepares for its Jump Into Summer celebration this weekend.The two-day event begins Friday evening with a 7 p.m. parade featuring more than 30 entries before continuing Sat...

The Battlefords North Stars have added seven more prospects to their future pipeline following the 2026 SJHL Draft.While none of the players are expected to suit up for the Stars for at least another year or two as they continue developing at the U18 and prep levels, being selected marks an important step toward one da...

North Battleford's Chapel Gallery is showcasing a collection of artwork created by students from Notre Dame Elementary School, exploring themes of identity, culture and personal strengths.The exhibit, From Many People's Strength, features pieces by students from pre-kindergarten to Grade 7. Through a variety of artisti...

A Crown prosecutor asked a judge to impose a 12-month conditional sentence and a lifetime ban on animal ownership for a woman convicted in an animal neglect case involving dozens of horses, dogs and cats, while the defence suggested a significantly shorter sentence and prohibition would be more appropriate.The competin...

The baseball season is nearing its halfway point, and Battlefords Minor Baseball teams have gained experience through league games and tournaments as they move closer to the playoffs. U18 AA Beavers The U18 AA Battlefords Beavers sit in sixth place with an 8-5 record. They have won five straight games, scoring 54 runs ...

What started as a friendship on the fairway has turned into a business venture for two North Battleford women.Clarissa Scheidl and Jacy Worobec are the founders of Threeputt Golf Co., a new women's golf apparel company focused on comfort, style and inclusivity. (Image Credit: Threeputt Golf Co/ submitted) "One day...

The SJHL draft has come and gone, and teams have picked the players that they look to represent them for years to come. The Battlefords North Stars had the tenth overall pick in this years draft, and selected seven players for their future.Linkoln Alger-East, left-shot defenceman: 2011-born, 1.10 - Meadow Lake Alger-Ea...

Water is now flowing at North Battleford's new Vic Pearsall Rotary Splash Park, marking the completion of a community project years in the making.Located at Connaught Elementary School, the park will provide local children and families with a place to cool off, spend time with friends and enjoy outdoor recreation throu...

North Battleford city council moved forward with plans for a proposed new arena, approved the expansion of a local dance school into a former church building and authorized more than $1.3 million in infrastructure and fleet purchases during its meeting Monday.Council approved a 14-month agreement with DCG Philanthropic...

The Gorilla Factory is officially under new management. Over the course of the last 20 years, the community of Wilkie has slowly been building one of the province's most successful wrestling programs, and Chris Kent has been at the helm that entire time. Next year will be the first time since 2004 that Kent will not be...

In 2008, Mike Carlson began volunteering with the Cochin Community Players.He started by building sets and furniture for productions before expanding his skills to the lighting department, where he remained a dedicated volunteer until his passing in 2025.For his contributions to community theatre, Carlson was posthumou...

Environment Canada says conditions are right for the development of funnel clouds in west-central Saskatchewan on Monday. A special weather statement from Environment Canada covered the areas around Prince Albert, North Battleford and Meadow Lake. "Conditions will be favourable for the development of funnel clou...

For years, Ron Inkster walked his dogs without giving much thought to the movement of his feet.Then one day, something changed."I turn around and look and see, why are my feet not lifting?" he recalled.The answer would eventually come in the form of a multiple sclerosis diagnosis.More than a decade later, Ink...

Classic vehicles filled the Battlefords this weekend as car enthusiasts gathered for a pair of shows hosted by the Battlefords Vintage Automobile Club (BVAC) and Battlefords Bent Rodz Car Club (BBRCC).Among the polished classics and restored hot rods was Kelly Parkinson's truck. Kelly Parkinson, member of Battlefords B...

James LaBoucane. Colten Theoren Fleury. Bradan Bull. Kelly Larson Jr. Muskwa. Angose Standingwater. Mike Martin. Drew Ballantyne. Michael Thomas. Gordon Bear. Jay Preston Raphael. Austin Eaglechief. Michael Roy. Jordan Wright. Barry Seymour. Isaiah Hanson. Brandon Sakebow Thomas. Michael Thomas. Ryan Nicotine. Lucas D...

Turtleford RCMP, along with local fire and EMS, responded to a single-vehicle rollover on Highway 3, approximately 10 kilometers east of Turtleford on June 7 at approximately 12:05 pm. The lone occupant of the vehicle was transported to the hospital by EMS where he was later declared deceased.The victim was identified ...

More than 200 golfers took part in the Wayne Pruden Memorial Golf Tournament at the North Battleford Golf and Country Club in support of the Battlefords Health Care Foundation. This year marked the 30th anniversary of the tournament in honour of the late Wayne Pruden, an autobody mechanic who worked in the Battlefords ...

A proposal to convert a former church into a dance studio, a nearly $900,000 paving contract and more than $400,000 in equipment purchases are among the matters scheduled to come before North Battleford city council on Monday. Council will consider a discretionary use application from Annette's School of Dance to estab...

A Tim Hortons fundraising campaign in the Battlefords and Meadow Lake has raised $28,610 for the Living Sky Innovation Fund's Everyone Can Play initiative.The funds will help Living Sky School Division students participate in extracurricular activities by covering costs such as registration fees, travel and equipment.T...

When Mette Friggstad graduated from high school, she felt something was missing.A purpose and a routine. Living with autism spectrum disorder, she spent months looking for work."My experience of finding a job was pretty difficult," Friggstad said. "I have been through a couple of few interviews, hoping t...

Speeding and the misuse of traffic signs are among the biggest concerns facing Battleford town council this spring.One area drawing particular concern is the stretch of 1st Avenue and 2nd Avenue between 22nd Street and 12th Street."I think it's probably one of the areas where we get the most complaints about speed...