Traffic is flowing once again on Highway 4 north of North Battleford after a major accident shut down traffic in either direction on Friday evening.The crash happened at around 8:00 p.m. near Hamlin Road, roughly 8 km north of the city, with local RCMP, fire, and EMS responding.Not much is known at this time, however, ...

Luck seems to be on Koreen Bauer's side, finishing first among the 97 other finalists of the 2024 Great Escape.By winning the ultimate prize of a free ticket to Mazatlán, she and her husband will have a 'tropical' winter this year.This is not the first time Q98 radio has taken her to Mexico. During COVID-19 peri...

It was a tough one for the Battlefords North Stars Friday night as they ended up falling short against the Estevan Bruins at Affinity Place in there first matchup this season.The North Stars came out slow in the first period, letting the Bruins get the first two goals and take a 2-0 lead.But near the end of the period,...

A sparkling orb at the centre of the Dekker Centre's banquet hall's ceiling bathed the room in a soft blue glow. Extending out from the orb in all directions were strings of twinkling golden lights thus completing the illusion that the guests who mingled below were out on wintery eve at twilight: a magical time to be i...

The Unity RCMP are asking for the public's assistance in locating a man wanted in connection to a robbery in Landis.The robbery took place at a business on Main Street at around 10:30 a.m. on Friday. The suspect, armed with a handgun, demanded cash from the employees before fleeing the scene on foot. Fortunately, no ph...

Following the first snowfall on Thursday, the North Battleford Fire Department is reminding residents to stay off the North Saskatchewan River as ice begins to form."It is dangerous, particularly at this time of year, when ice initially freezing stage. It is far too thin to sustain the weight of a person," sa...

A truck was fully engulfed in flames on Thursday evening in North Battleford, near the intersection of 17 Avenue and 100 Street. A witness reported that the fire erupted around 5:45 p.m. outside of a convenience store. RCMP officers and ambulance personnel were on the scene to assist.Lindsay Holm, Chief of the North Ba...

With the first snowfall of the season underway, it's only fitting that Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation's 29th Annual Festival of Trees kicks off this weekend. From decorated trees and wreaths to sleigh rides and dancing, this fundraiser embodies the meaning of the Christmas spirit. But this time, things wil...

As the first snowflakes hit the ground, the City of North Battleford advised the community, especially motorists, to travel safely.The Director of Protective Services for the City, Chief Lindsay Holm points out that when the snow hits the pavement, it melts and then freezes, creating dangerously slippery conditions.Dri...

A Freedom of Information request made to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health is revealing that 385 patients died while waiting for surgery during the 2023/24 period.While this number reflects a slight decrease of 17 patients from the previous year, SecondStreet.Org communication director Dom Lucyk expressed the urgent ...

Band members of the Saulteaux First Nation (S.F.N.) gathered along the main road of their reserve on Wednesday morning, enduring the biting cold and expressing their frustrations with the current Chief and council. The protest was sparked by the lack of consultation on the council's decision to distribute the over $81 ...

Editor's Note: The following story contains sensitive subject matter that may be disturbing to some readers.On a screen mounted to the wall in the lecture theatre of the North Battleford Library, a video plays silently. For over 20 minutes, names and images appear, one after another. Some come from Brazil, others from ...

The City of North Battleford is informing residents that construction is currently underway adjacent to Wearing Road. Motorists going towards the City's Waste Management Facility will notice a narrowing section of the road for the next few days. The city asks that residents exercise caution while driving through the ar...

Two men from Paradise Hill are facing charges after an investigation into a copper wire theft earlier this month. Turtleford RCMP said they first received a report of the incident on Nov. 4 at around 4 a.m. regarding a theft at a work site in Frenchman Butte. Officers began investigating and saw the suspects, and suspe...

The Battlefords AAA Sharks have had a very successful start to the season, but with Christmas just around the corner, they are doing more than just playing hockey. This year, the Sharks teamed up with WPD Ambulance for their Cram the Ambulance Fundraiser by hosting a Teddy Bear Toss to help give back to those less fort...

Now in its 16th season of serving Saskatchewan, Operation Red Nose will once again give partygoers another option to get home safely. In The Battlefords, Concern For Youth, the organization running the program, is already getting calls for bookings. "Concern For Youth is all about mentorship and modelling positive...

Montana's is closed for the day following a incident in the restaurant. A number of emergency vehicles and police were on scene late Wednesday morning. battlefordsNOW has reached out to the RCMP for more information. --cjnbnews@pattisonmedia.com

The Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association (SPRA) has announced the 2024 Sask Recreation Awards winners, honouring four individuals and organizations for their commitment to enhancing recreational opportunities.One of the recipients is Dwight King, a member of the Flying Dust First Nation. He earned recognition ...

In just over a week's time, the Sugar Plum Fairy is set to flutter and sparkle in Saskatoon, and this year, a squirrel and a bear cub from the Battlefords will join her. Two dance students from the Stand Out Dance Collective have been chosen to dance in Ballet Jorgen's annual touring performance of The Nutcracker: A Ca...

Natural gas flairing is scheduled to take place at the TransGas block valve site, in the RM of Paynton. The controlled flair will be from 6 to 8 a.m. on Wedseday., Nov. 20 and is "subject to change based on operating requirements." According to a release from SaskEnergy, people may see flare stack emit a 40-f...

Saskatchewan RCMP jurisdictions have seen a 13 per cent increase in intimate partner and family violence over the past five years. Sergeant Kim Stewart hopes to raise awareness about available resources for victims and prevention."It happens to everyone over every socio-economic status," said Stewart, who is ...

The Battlefords North Stars got four points this past weekend and improved to 11-5-2-1 and third overall in the league after beating the Weyburn Red Wings in back-to-back games. The North Stars now have a big week ahead of them as they make their way to Estevan on Friday and Saturday to face off against the Bruins or t...

The Saskatchewan RCMP arrested a man from British Columbia after seizing 50 kilograms of cocaine during a traffic stop on Highway 16 near Maidstone.Last Thursday, the Saskatchewan RCMP's Roving Traffic Unit (RTU) conducted proactive patrols that led to the arrest of a 31-year-old man from Surrey, B.C., with the help of...

How Chris Chipak came to make a logo for the Saskatchewan Roughriders started with a simple message on his Instagram page."It was an initiative by the Canadian Football League to have Indigenous-themed logos throughout their whole organization," he said. "An artist got selected in every province pretty m...

As the ongoing Canada Post strike is disrupting rural Saskatchewan businesses and residents, the Battlefords Chamber leadership are concerned about the escalating challenges during the holiday season."Many businesses in more rural areas don't necessarily have other choices for shipping, and if they do, they certai...

A semi-truck is currently in the process of being removed from a few concrete blocks on the Highway 16 bypass eastbound on Railway Avenue East across from the Frontier Mall Plaza. (Julia Lovett-Squires/battlefordsNOW Staff)According to city officials, it was driver error that led to the hang up on the concrete blocks a...

The Battlefords North Stars completed the weekend sweep against the Weyburn Red Wings last night as they won 4-3 at Crescent Point Place in Weyburn.The North Stars came out to a strong start, getting the first two goals of the game from Treycen Wuttunee and Rylan Williams to go up 2-0 in the first.The Red Wings were ab...

A big red sleigh landed in front of the Battlefords food bank on Friday, marking the beginning of this year's Empty Stocking Fund.The Battleford District Food and Resource Centre (BDFRC) is committed to spreading warmth and joy during the holiday season by giving out Christmas hampers to families in need and offering t...