Early n the morning on July 21, SaskTel has issued a statement indicating they are dealing with a service outage in a number of communities north of Meadow Lake. The outage is affecting internet, wireless, and landline services.The communities affected include Green Lake, Waterhen lake, Dore Lake, Jeannette Lake, Lac l...

On the prairies, a tipi isn't just shelter - it's a guide for how to live.Inside a traditional tipi on the grounds of Fort Battleford National Historic Site on Friday, Alvin Baptiste of Red Pheasant Cree Nation sat surrounded by animal hides, cultural symbols and 13 tall poles reaching up to the sky. Each pole, he expl...

A woman has died following a medical emergency earlier Friday. Emergency personnel and RCMP both responded to the scene at the Beaver Hotel in North Battleford and while the initial investigation has determined the woman's death isn't suspicious, the Saskatchewan Coroners Service will take over the investigation. No ot...

With National Indigenous Peoples Day (NIPD) tomorrow, the Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre's (BRT6HC) kicked off the weekend in a big way with their Annual National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration. The sunny skies set the perfect scene as more than 1,000 people gathered in the parking lot behind the BRT6HC with l...

Turtleford RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating 13-year-old Taylor Thomas, who was reported missing just after midnight on June 20. Thomas was last seen around 9 p.m. on June 19 at a residence on Macaskill Avenue in Glaslyn, SK.She is described as 5' 1" tall with a slim build, brown eyes, and black ha...

The City of North Battleford has announced that the Access Communications Centre will remain closed until further notice following a fire at the facility on June 19.City officials say the closure is necessary to assess the extent of the damage and to complete a comprehensive cleaning of the building. An official timeli...

Two men from Red Pheasant Cree Nation are facing multiple charges after gunshots were heard near a home on 106th Street in North Battleford last week. RCMP received the report at roughly 7:20 a.m. on June. 16 and upon arrival found a vehicle fleeing and officers conducted a traffic stop, but the vehicle sped past and w...

Four of Lloydminster's top hockey programs have officially secured space at the city's new arena - along with rental bills to help cover its more than $96-million cost.City council has approved five-year lease agreements with the Lloydminster Junior A Bobcats, Junior B Bandits, Lakeland College Rustlers and the Lloydmi...

Thousands of people gathered at the Heritage Farm and Village grounds in North Battleford on Wednesday for the National Indigenous Peoples Day Traditional Powwow. Organized in partnership by the Western Development Museum (WDM)and Kanaweyimik Child & Family Services (CFS), the day long event welcomed community memb...

As RCMP renew their search along the North Saskatchewan River for Ashley Morin, Supt. Josh Graham says it's another step toward finding answers in a case that has weighed on the Battlefords community for nearly seven years."We know that somebody knows something about what happened to her, particularly around her d...

After 11 years of planning, an informational open house to get public feedback on the proposed Battleford Arena's upgrade design was held June 17, but the turnout wasn't what the Town had hoped for. "We were saying 'you plan it like a month and a half in advance and you pick your dates and then all of a sudden it'...

"You're too damn close for my comfort." That statement was made by a resident who lives near the Battleford industrial park that will eventually see a 6,000-square-foot agricultural chemical sales and warehouse storage facility erected after the application was approved by town council Monday night. Breagen J...

The North Battleford Beavers continued their win streak on Monday night, blasting the Oil City Ducks 12-1 for their sixth straight and improving to 9-1 on the season. The Beavers wasted no time getting on the board, scoring seven runs in a dominant first inning and adding three more in the second. They tacked on one ru...

Battlefords RCMP are turning to the public for their help in locating a missing 11-year-old girl. Brylee Badger was last seen yesterday (June 16) at around 11:30 p.m. on 104 Street in North Battleford. She is described as 5'3 and 100 lbs with long black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing pyjamas. Anyone wit...

Editors note: The RCMP issued a correction on June 19 to say the numbers in the 2014 fraud statistics have been updated and the Saskatchewan RCMP crime analysts noted a 192 per cent increase in reports of fraud greater than $5,000, not 200 per cent as previously indicated.The story has been adjusted accordingly. --From...

After more than a quarter century of dedication and leadership, Karen Wharington is stepping away from her coaching role with the North Battleford Legion Track Club. While her departure marks the end of an era for the club, her impact will be remembered forever. Wharington served as the coach for 26 years, being a ment...

It was nothing but cheers and heartfelt applause as athletes, families, and supporters gathered to celebrate the Battlefords Special Olympics year-end wind-up and awards ceremony last week. The evening recognized the hard work and dedication of every athlete who participated in the program throughout the year. Each ath...

City officials say a staffing shortage in North Battleford's Community Safety Officer (CSO) program is delaying response times for bylaw enforcement, prompting calls for patience from residents.During a recent council meeting, Deputy Chief Paul Perry said a spike in calls over the past four months could be linked to re...

The streets of North Battleford were filled with energy and excitement on Thursday evening as teams raced through the city for the annual Race for Kids, all in support of the Battlefords Boys and Girls Clubs (BGC). The event brought together businesses from around town for lively, fast-paced challenges, all with a miss...

North Battleford's agricultural hub is one of 14 community projects across Western Canada selected for funding through Federated Co-operatives Limited's (FCL) 2025 Co-op Community Spaces program.The initiative will share in $1 million in grants being distributed to support infrastructure that enhances recreation, envir...

RCMP are searching for four suspects involved in the theft of a motor vehicle Monday morning in North Battleford, causing road closures in the area of 100th Street and 19th Avenue.Police say two men and two women, described as young and dressed in black, may be armed and are believed to be on foot. Mounties are asking ...

RCMP are conducting a large-scale search of the North Saskatchewan River this week as part of the ongoing investigation into the 2018 disappearance of Ashley Morin, believed to be a homicide victim.Morin, 31, was last seen in North Battleford in mid-July 2018. Police say the latest search effort involves officers from ...

On Saturday afternoon in North Battleford, two familiar faces stepped back into a store they helped build from the ground up.Rob Hildebrand and Brian Savas aren't behind the counter anymore, but for more than four decades, they were the heart and soul of Sound City."We lasted over 40 years together...saw a lot of ...

In a garden plot on the grounds of Simplot Grower Solutions in Hamlin, a piece of white cotton fabric that had earlier been tossed into a hole quickly disappeared under a mound of dirt. A smattering of elementary school students from Medstead had made short work of the "planting" by using their hands and feet...

A man from Onion Lake Cree Nation has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of a 68-year-old man in rural Saskatchewan last year.In a release issued Friday, RCMP say 19-year-old Trey Berland was arrested at the Edmonton Remand Centre and charged on May 26. He is scheduled to appear in Lloydminster...

Drivers navigating 110th Street in North Battleford can expect continued road closures and limited driveway access as underground infrastructure work advances through the city's 2025 Underground Pipe and Asphalt Replacement (UPAR) program.Construction crews have now passed the 6th Avenue intersection and are expected t...

The North Battleford Beavers continue their red-hot run in the North Saskatchewan River Baseball League (NSRBL) as they defeated the Lloydminster Twins 5-1 on Tuesday to notch their fifth straight win and claim the number one spot in the league with an 8-1 record. It was a well-rounded effort from the Beavers, who jump...

RCMP say a vehicle rollover and firearms discharge on Highway 4 near North Battleford last month are now believed to be linked.Two people have been charged in connection with the May 15 incidents, which prompted an emergency response on the highway.READ MORE - RCMP probing connection between Highway 4 rollover and shot...