She called Joseph Sproull a monster. "This is something a mother prays she will never have to do, and I have played this moment over and over in my mind what I would say to the man that took advantage of the innocence and trust of the children in his care," said one of abused children's mothers while reading ...

The case of two suspects charged with first-degree murder in the death of Lyle Night Jr. will be adjourned to February in North Battleford Provincial Court.Brody Runningaround and Malyka Nahbexie first appeared in early January and were scheduled to make their second appearance on Wednesday morning.However, their Legal...

STARS flew a man to hospital in serious condition this past weekend after he was hit by a vehicle while standing in front of the Beaver Hotel in North Battleford. Battlefords RCMP received a report of a collision on Jan. 17, 2025, just before 8 p.m., involving a pedestrian at the intersection of 11th Avenue and 100th S...

Comfort Inn and Suites North Battleford awarded $10,000 to a loyal guest who won the grand prize in the hotel's 2025 promotional giveaway.Roy Hoffart, who has stayed at the hotel since it was established in 2018, was the big winner and was presented with a cheque for the cash winnings on Jan. 14."I think I have st...

Corey Chmelnyk is of two minds about President Donald Trump's threat for a 25 per cent tariff to Canada. "I honestly wouldn't say there's panic yet because I think there's still the potential that we don't see the tariffs," said the operations manager and part owner Meridian Energy Services. "Hopefully t...

Two teenagers are facing robbery charges after a taxi driver was threatened and had their cab stolen on January 19. According to a police report, Battlefords RCMP responded to an armed robbery report on 110 Street in North Battleford that morning, where they determined the two suspects threatened a taxi driver and stol...

There is a 25 per cent decrease in overall calls compared to the 10-year average in the Town of Battleford and surrounding rural municipalities according to the local fire department.During the town council meeting on Monday, Larry Gabruch, the fire chief overseeing the Town of Battleford and the Rural Municipality of ...

From winning the Canterra Seeds Cup with the Battlefords North Stars to currently leading a second year NCAA DI program to second overall in their conference, Augustana University goaltender, Josh Kotai continues to add to his resume as he has now been named as a top 35 goalie to watch in the NCAA for the Mike Richter ...

The Town of Battleford approved a balanced 2025 budget on Jan. 20, prioritizing community development and long-term savings with a five per cent revenue increase and no rise in general taxes."The big thing to realize is the ever-increasing costs of inflation and things like that. Our management and finance team we...

An extreme cold warning from Environment Canada prompted school bus cancellations across Saskatchewan Monday morning including Prince Albert and the Battlefords, Saskatoon and Regina. While it's a bit of a last minute hassle for parents, a transportation manager for one of the school divisions said it comes down to pol...

The John Paul II Collegiate Crusaders Senior Boys basketball team had a great start to 2025 this past weekend in Meadow Lake, going undefeated to bring home the gold, making it their first tournament win of the season. In the first game, the Crusaders got tested early as they took on a familiar Melfort team. "We'v...

The family of a man who went missing in North Battleford last July is now offering a $3,500 reward. According to a missing poster posted to social media, Ryan Marlon Nicotine was last seen by an RCMP officer in Battleford July 6 and was thought to have been spotted two days later in North Battleford. He was last seen w...

A 31-year-old man from Sweetgrass First Nation has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of three men in Lloydminster in September 2024.According to a police release, on Sept. 11, 2024, Lloydminster RCMP discovered the three dead men with gunshot wounds in a house near 50 Street and 47 Ave...

After a weekend split against the Humboldt Broncos this past weekend, the Battlefords North Stars now hold a 20-13-3-2 record, putting them tied for fourth overall in the SJHL with 45 points. Colton Getzlaff was also named the SJHL MVP of the Week for his outstanding performances in the past few games. This past week, ...

With the coldest day of the winter making itself known, the dream of spring has sprouted some happy news: Saskatchewan Parks has announced the reservation schedule for the 2025 camping season. Starting April 7 at 7 a.m. each day, campers and outdoors enthusiasts will be able to reserve sites for access all of the parks...

A new day is dawning for City Manager Randy Patrick. After nearly eight years, he is set to vacate his post for one of retirement and come June 30, 2026, he will begin a new chapter. "This has been a fantastic place to work and I thought I owed it to the community and to council to let people know what my plans we...

Unity Fire and Rescue says the cause of the fire that erupted at the Unity Agroplex Sunday evening remains unknown.Colby Klein, the chief of the volunteer-based department, said in a statement sent to battlefordsNOW on Jan. 20 that they were alerted to the fire reported by a passing vehicle near the Agroplex. In respon...

The Battlefords North Stars got their revenge against the Humboldt Broncos on Saturday, beating them 5-4 in a shootout to close out the home-and-home after losing to them 5-3 the night prior. The big star of the night was 2005-born forward and North Dakota product Colton Getzlaff who had all four goals for the North St...

The Battlefords North Stars were back at the Access Communications Centre on Friday, taking on former head coach Brayden Klimosko and the Humboldt Broncos.After the Stars went up 3-1 entering the third, the Broncos managed to rally and score four times in the final twenty to take game one of the home-and-home, 5-3.It w...

Police promote body-worn cameras as a way to gather evidence and improve public trust and transparency; however, a police studies expert believes that their use could be "problematic.""Subsequent studies have shown that despite body-worn cameras in the U.S., it hasn't significantly reduced the misbehavio...

A 14-year-old North Battlefords teen has gone missing. Bentley McCarthy was last seen earlier Friday on 101rst Street and is described as having red hair, brown eyes, 5'11 and 172 lbs. According to police, he was last seen wearing a red jacket, white sneakers and a black or cream-coloured baseball hat. Anyone with info...

A 34-year-old woman who frequently travels to the Battlefords area was reported missing on Wednesday.Jocelyn Ladouceur was last seen in Edmonton on Jan. 13 and is known to frequent Saulteaux First Nation, North Battleford, Lloydminster, as well as Edmonton.Ladouceur is described as 5'6" tall and 140 pounds with br...

The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) announced its roster yesterday for the SJHL/MJHL Showcase, happening in Winnipeg on Jan. 28 and 29. The Showcase will bring three teams from both leagues (two U20, one U18) to compete against each other and display their skills, get exposure, as well as take home bragging ri...

With heavy snow and winds expected to gust up to 80 km/h Thursday evening, motorists are being advised to stay off of area highways.As of 8:30 p.m., travel was not recommended on Hwy 4, Hwy 16, Hwy 29 and Hwy 40 in every direction surrounding North Battleford. Conditions on the provincial Highway Hotline reported swirl...

This past week, the bracket for Senior Hockey Provincial Playoffs was released and the Battlefords surrounding areas had six teams selected, all from the Sask. West Hockey League (SWHL) to compete across four different brackets. Senior A In the Senior A bracket, the Hafford Hawks made the cut and after falling in the f...

The $100,000 HWY 4 project, new ticketing software for the community safety officers, and remediating asbestos from the Battlefords Humane Society building, were among the big items on the North Battleford Council agenda at Wednesday night's budget meeting. "We are estimating to remediate the building in 2028,&quo...

Residents in the Town of Battleford can expect a $100 levy this year.The town held a special public council meeting on Wednesday night to discuss the proposed budget, which is expected to be approved by Jan. 20.One of the highlights was the proposed zero per cent tax increase on municipal taxation. Although it is expec...

Weak. Soft. Those two simple words have often been used to describe an illness, but not one of the body, instead, one of the mind. In the case of some Indigenous men, merely for speaking out about their struggles around mental health. Even with Indigenous males between the ages of 15-29 having the highest rates of suic...