The Battlefords Tribal Council (BTC) Justice Program is expanding services in 2026 after receiving federal funding, restoring several community-based supports that had previously been on standby, officials say.Jason Agecoutay, the program's justice coordinator, said while some BTC justice services have operated for dec...

North Battleford city council has approved the sale of up to two acres of city-owned land on Buhler Avenue to PG Brar Investment Group for a planned four-storey apartment development.Council voted unanimously Friday to approve the offer to purchase land at 2430 Buhler Avenue at a price of $3.35 per square foot, for a m...

Battlefords RCMP responded to more than 20,000 calls for service in 2025 as officers continued to balance enforcement, crime reduction, and community engagement across the region.According to Saskatchewan RCMP, the Battlefords detachment is the largest in the province and provides 24-hour policing to more than 25,000 r...

Over 500 drivers in north and central Saskatchewan were pulled over by RCMP officers from Melfort and Prince Albert in mid-January, resulting in multiple tickets and charges being laid. From January 16 to 18, Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan officers patrolled and stopped vehicles spanning from Melfort to La Rong...

A popular community fundraiser is returning to the Battlefords this month, with a clear goal of improving patient care at Battlefords Union Hospital.Swinging with the Stars, hosted by the Battlefords Healthcare Foundation, will take place at the Don Ross Centre with a preview evening on Friday, Jan. 30, followed by a s...

People going into emergency rooms in some urban Saskatchewan hospitals, including the Victoria Hospital in Prince Albert and the Battlefords Union Hospital will soon have to pass through metal detectors first. On Thursday, the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) announced an expansion of the security system that was pu...

It's an opportunity to engage in casual conversation with members of the public. City councillors from North Battleford will host an event on a Thursday each month, with rotating times and locations to give all residents a chance to attend.Mayor Kelly Hawtin said the first meet-up will take place this afternoon. "...

This feature is part of an ongoing series to highlight the contribution of Battlefords North Stars billet families.For many Battlefords residents, a trip to the Access Communications Centre when the North Stars take the ice has been a cherished tradition for years. Behind the scenes, the season involves more than long ...

UPDATE: Official results from the City of North Battleford confirm Gail Feser has won the municipal byelection, with final vote totals showing a slight change from the unofficial count released Wednesday night. According to the official declaration released Thursday morning, Feser received 174 votes, up from 169 in the...

BattlefordsNOW reporter Alyssa Rudolph was invited to participate in The Poverty Simulation Exercise hosted in North Battleford on Jan. 21. The simulation is an interactive learning experience designed to build understanding for the realities faced by individuals living with low income. The following article is an acco...

A verse from the bible helped a mother face cancer. Now, etched onto a small plaque on a chemotherapy chair in North Battleford, the same quote is quietly read by other patients beginning their own cancer treatment.For Keegan Isaac, the passage, Philippians 4:6-7, is inseparable from his mother's memory - and from the ...

Two employers in Saskatchewan are facing multiple charges under provincial legislation aimed at protecting foreign workers and immigrants.Vikram Singh is charged with four offences under The Foreign Worker Recruitment and Immigration Services Act, 2013. The alleged offences are said to have occurred between April and J...

A new partnership in the Battlefords is quietly offering families and individuals a night of hockey, not as a promotion or fundraiser, but as a gesture of care.The Battlefords Healthcare Foundation and the Battlefords North Stars have launched the North Stars Family Care Pass, a program designed to give people facing d...

The Battleford Fire Department recorded 135 calls for service in 2025, marking an increase of 58 calls over the previous year. Fire Chief Larry Gabruch, said last year the department established a record for calls. "The previous record that was held was dated back in 2018. Of the 135, 78 were within our own commun...

The hunt for a town Chief Administrative Officer has come to an end in Battleford, following the announcement of Landon Chambers' extended employment. Last month, Chambers joined the town council on an interim basis as CAO. This came after the former CAO's immediate exit the month prior. Council has now come to an agre...

Battlefords RCMP are investigating a bear mace incident involving two suspects at a business on 100th Street in North Battleford.Officers were called to the area at about 10:40 p.m. on Jan. 18 after receiving a report of two armed males inside a business.RCMP allege the suspects approached two people inside the store a...

This story is part of a four-part series highlighting the visual arts, drama, music and cosmetology programs at North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS).Read more:'The sky is the limit': How NBCHS's visual arts program is shaping creativity and confidenceFrom backstage to belonging: Inside NBCHS's rising dram...

Battlefords RCMP is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a man involved in a break and enter. On Dec. 31 and again on Jan. 1 entry was gained to the Access Communication Centre in North Battleford during the early morning hours. During the man's time in the building, he changed clothing. If you are able to id...

A 27-year-old man is facing multiple charges after a break and enter and vehicle theft at a North Battleford business earlier this month, Battlefords RCMP said.Officers were called to a business on 99th Street at about 7:30 a.m. on Jan. 14 after receiving a report of a break and enter. Investigators determined a male s...

Saskatchewan RCMP officers sat down for a cup of coffee with North Battleford residents on Jan. 15; it was the first local 'Coffee with a Cop' event. Cpl. Steve Bell with the Battlefords Crime Prevention Victim Services Unit, said there was a strong initial turnout, exceeding expectations for a first-time event. "...

What began as a small group of concerned cat lovers in Radisson has grown into a province-wide effort to address feral cat overpopulation. The West Central Cat Care Program Foundation (WCCCPF), formerly known as the Community Cat Care Project, is a volunteer-run group that started in July. The foundation helps to suppo...

Saskatchewan RCMP's North Battleford Crime Reduction Team-Gang Task Force has charged a Saskatoon man following the seizure of fentanyl, methamphetamine, opioids and firearms during searches at residences in Saskatoon and Radisson.The North Battleford-based unit, assisted by the Saskatoon Police Service Tactical Suppor...

One man has been charged and another remains at large after a firearm was discharged inside a residence on Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man (MGBHLM) First Nation on Monday. Battlefords RCMP were called to a home on the First Nation at about 1:30 a.m. Jan. 12 following a report of an armed individual.Police said tw...

Students in northwest Saskatchewan will soon be able to complete an entire Bachelor of Education degree closer to home through a new partnership between North West College (NWC) and the University of Regina.The two institutions have signed an agreement that will see NWC deliver the full Bachelor of Education program, e...

With junior curling numbers on the rise, a longtime partnership between the Battlefords Hotel Association and Twin Rivers Curling Club is helping ensure the sport remains accessible to the community. For each of the last three years, the association has donated $10,000 to help support the club year-round, with the fund...

Several streets and laneways that were never built will be formally closed after North Battleford city council approved a bylaw authorizing the closure of undeveloped road allowances in the South Riverview area.Council passed Bylaw No. 2197 with three readings at Monday's regular meeting, allowing the city to close por...

Comfort Inn and Suites North Battleford awarded a loyal customer with $10,000, as part of their 2025 Stay and Win promotion. Each week, the hotel holds a draw that rewards one customer with a $100 gift card from a local sponsor. All weekly winners then advance to the annual grand draw. Darin Steinman, who frequently st...

An increase in coyote activity at North Battleford's landfill has prompted the city to take action amid growing public safety concerns. Recently, residents in the city have noticed coyotes migrating to and forming packs at the Waste Management Facility (WMF). The city's Public and Intergovernmental Relations Coordinato...