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Destination Battlefords renews Town agreement, celebrates Russ Brown

In trying to bounce back from the significant impact COVID-19 had on the tourism sector, Destination Battlefords is working closely with local partners for the coming months and years.The Town of Batt...

Aug 24, 2020

Battleford expects 2020 budget to remain on target despite pandemic

Despite the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic, revenues and expenses for the Town of Battleford are at acceptable levels to keep upcoming projects on tract, according to Finance Director David Gil...

Aug 21, 2020

West Park resident looking to establish Little Free Library

Battleford residents in the West Park subdivision who enjoy a good book could have another option for finding new material in the near future.Local resident Vivian Graw wants to establish a Free Littl...

Aug 20, 2020

City hears ravens protected species, cannot be killed

North Battleford's ravens will be happy to know they can now croak "evermore!" going forward, since they cannot be killed as a protected species. City council was initially planning to look at the cit...

Aug 20, 2020

Town and R.M. renew fire protection services agreement

The Town of Battleford and the R.M. of Battle River No. 438 opted to renew their longstanding partnership for fire protection services for the R.M. at council this week.The two parties have been worki...

Aug 20, 2020

Third taxi cab company, Fast Ride, given green light by council

A third taxi cab company will soon be on the roads in the Battlefords area.City council approved administration's recommendation to authorize Fast Ride Taxicab Service's application for four taxi lice...

Aug 20, 2020

Battleford and Poundmaker Cree Nation approve water supply agreement

Battleford, Poundmaker Cree Nation (PCN) and Indigenous Services Canada have come to a Water Supply Agreement, which will result in the construction of a pipeline supplying potable water to PCN.The ag...

Aug 19, 2020

City 2019 financial report reflects efficiencies, challenges ahead

The City of North Battleford managed to find significant efficiences and reduce costs in 2019, but it still has a long road ahead due to challenges including the economic impact of the pandemic.City M...

Aug 19, 2020

Battleford moves to partially restore old St. Vital Church

The town of Battleford has come to a decision that will allow the partial restoration of the old St. Vital Church, saving it from demolition, while making sure it doesn't remain unused.The structure, ...

Aug 18, 2020

RCMP crime report for city shows impaired driving, drug related offences up; break and enters down

The latest RCMP crime report for North Battleford shows impaired driving and drug related offences up significantly compared to the same time last year. However, break and enters are down as a positiv...

Aug 18, 2020