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Battleford looking at future of Battlefords Industrial School chimney

A chimney that bore witness to the residential school era and subsequent deaths of 74 children housed within the building it once served is facing the possibility of joining the rest of the ruins that...

Jul 16, 2024

North Battleford man dead after single-vehicle rollover: RCMP

A 32-year-old man from the North Battleford area died in a single-vehicle rollover on Monday evening.According to the RCMP, the crash happened north of the city on Highway 378 about one kilometre east...

Jul 16, 2024

It's a Long Way to the Top if You Want to Rock and Roll

"The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of Pattison Media and this site."Monday afternoon you could hear the tumbleweeds b...

Jul 16, 2024

Unknown town councillor under ethics probe

An investigation is underway following code of conduct-ethics complaint against a sitting Battleford councillor. "No further information nor name of the person that the complaint is against will be re...

Jul 16, 2024

Teenager arrested after armed robbery

A 17-year-old boy from North Battleford is facing several charges following an armed robbery in the city last Friday.Police responded to the call shortly after 3 p.m. on 107 Street. A group of individ...

Jul 16, 2024

Happy trails: inaugural Toonie Jackpot Gymkhana a relaxed, fun atmosphere

On a private Radisson farm, equestrians raced to get to the finish line. There was only one catch - they had to hop in potato sacks - while leading their horses back with them. The centuries-old tradi...

Jul 15, 2024

Canadian Firearms Program Enhanced Online Services

The Canadian Firearms Program (CFP) is committed to providing services that are simple, modern and efficient. CFP's new online services reduce processing times and provide secure and seamless processi...

Jul 15, 2024

Break expected in heat spell, after Thursday storm brings rain and hail to Battlefords area

Residents can expect a break in the heat for a few days, following last night's thunderstorm which brought hard rain and hail the size of tennis balls and golf balls to the Battlefords, Biggar, and su...

Jul 12, 2024

Hawtin and Ironstand appointed to rink project committee

The dream of a new events arena in the City of North Battleford is getting one step closer in the process following Monday night's council meeting. Two councillors have been appointed to the Regional ...

Jul 11, 2024

Have you seen Ryan?

Police are asking for the public's help in finding a 39-year-old man. Ryan Marlon Nicotine was last seen around 4 p.m. in North Battleford on 11th Avenue and is described as 5'9 and 140 lbs. According...

Jul 11, 2024