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Nominations for 'Snow Angels' in North Battleford now open

As the snowflakes fall, keep watch as there may be angels about.With the first snowfall of the season now underway, the City of North Battleford is once again launching the Snow Angels program. "The p...

Jan 05, 2024

Collision results in downed powerline in North Battleford

Emergency services responded to a single-vehicle collision in North Battleford Friday morning that resulted in a downed powerline. According to the City, a pickup truck collided with a pole at 12 Aven...

Jan 05, 2024

Humboldt MLA becomes longest-serving female cabinet minister in Canadian history

Humboldt-Watrous MLA and Saskatchewan's Finance Minister Donna Harpauer has reached a milestone in her lengthy political career.Premier Scott Moe mentioned on social media on Thursday that she's now t...

Jan 05, 2024

Ice Fishing Returns to Saskatchewan with Emphasis on Safety

Ice fishing season has finally arrived on Saskatchewan waterways, and the Ministry of Environment is reminding anglers to keep safety top of mind. Unseasonably warm temperatures throughout December me...

Jan 05, 2024

Ice fishing underway in Battlefords-Meadow Lake areas

With the ice fishing season now underway in the Battlefords and Meadow Lake areas, people are reminded to take the normal precautions before heading out to be safe.Dennis Baldinus, owner of The Genera...

Jan 05, 2024

Battlefords RCMP looking for two missing teens

Update: Battlefords RCMP issued an update on May 13, 2024 to say that Ocean Sinclair has been found safe and sound. Karis Worm-Dupuis was located safe in February. --Battlefords RCMP is asking the pub...

Jan 04, 2024

City receives provincial funds for flashing lights at crosswalks

Thanks to some provincial funding, several crosswalks in North Battleford now come equipped with flashing lights.According to the City, they've been added at eight "high-volume traffic locations."To u...

Jan 03, 2024

Twin Rivers Curling Club looking for new members

Stepping out into a cool rink with nothing but a brush, a pair of shoes, and a set of lungs to yell 'Hurry, Hard' as they prepared to take to the sheet and throw stones to outwit opponents through cle...

Jan 03, 2024

Battlefords Operation Red Nose sees another busy season

Battlefords Operation Red Nose had a successful campaign, ensuring the roads were safe during the holiday season.Concern for Youth executive director Linda Coe-Kirkham was the lead administrator for t...

Jan 03, 2024

Holm looks to a safer, happier community in 2024

This new year, Fire Chief Lindsay Holm is looking ahead to making the Battlefords a safer, happier community. Earlier this fall, the City of North Battleford passed protective services and back-alley ...

Jan 03, 2024