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Battlefords RCMP searching for man goes missing in Glaslyn: FOUND

UPDATE: The man was found safe, RCMP reported Monday afternoon. A 55-year-old man was reported missing last Saturday, and Battlefords RCMP is seeking public help locating him.According to the release,...

Dec 16, 2024

'Work with what I've got': Spiritwood spa business battles postal strike to stay afloat

As the Canada Post strike nears its fifth week, a local health and wellness spa business owner said they are prepared not to gain any profits by the end of the year."I might as well not even bother, l...

Dec 13, 2024

Slick roads around the Battlefords and ML

Another update from the Highway Hotline warning residents of problematic areas around the Battlefords and Meadow Lake. As of the latest update, roads around North Battleford are snow packed, partly co...

Dec 12, 2024

The community that keeps on giving; local Christmas event round-up

As the weather gets colder and the winter season rolls around, people often come together in the name of Christmas spirit to give back and make a difference in the community. And for the Battlefords a...

Dec 12, 2024

'We are so blessed': Battlefords business donates over $4k worth of food to BDFRC

A local tea and herbs business donated around $4,700 worth of food and a $1,000 cheque to the Battlefords District Food & Resource Centre(BDFRC) on Thursday to bring warmth and support to the comm...

Dec 12, 2024

Twin Rivers Curling Club presented with annual $10K

With curlers making their way down the sheets of pebbled ice as the backdrop, the Battlefords Hotels' Association presented a cheque for $10,000 to Brandon Hall, general manager of Twin Rivers Curling...

Dec 12, 2024

Year Overview from River Valley Resilience Retreat

It's been an extraordinary year at RIVER VALLEY RESILIENCE RETREAT (RVRR), and as we approach the end of another year, we wanted to reconnect with you.DONATE TODAYA little over five years have passed ...

Dec 12, 2024

ONE VOTE: Lazar wins seat on Battleford Council

After a delay led to another week before the recount in Battleford's municipal election could take place, the town finally has an answer: Clayton Lazar is the clear winner. By one vote. The election t...

Dec 11, 2024

Response times where NBFD Chief expects them to be

So far, this year, there have been 13 structure fires - 10 of which were residential, but response times of the fire department are right where North Battleford Fire Chief Lindsay Holm expects them to...

Dec 11, 2024

N. Battleford Snow Angels and toys brighten up city morale

'Tis the season: as Christmas approaches, North Battleford's heart continues to grow three sizes with giving spirit.With the community becoming more and more wintery, the Snow Angels are starting to m...

Dec 10, 2024