Saskatchewan is experiencing one of its smokiest wildfire seasons in recorded history, with cities like Prince Albert and Saskatoon already surpassing previous records for wildfire smoke exposure by mid-summer. Regina and La Ronge are also seeing significant smoke levels, putting all four communities on pace to challen...

After 25 years of serving the Battlefords business community, Linda Machniak is getting national recognition for her work and making history while she's at it. The longtime chief operating officer of the Battlefords and District Chamber of Commerce is one of the first in Canada to receive the new Diamond-level Accredit...

RCMP are investigating an assault after a witness reported seeing a man physically assault a woman at Frontier Mall in North Battleford before the two fled in a vehicle with stolen licence plates. According to an alert issued through Saskatchewan Crime Watch, the incident happened around 3:07 p.m. on July 23 outside a ...

On Saturday, May 18, 2024, Steven Hirschfeld passed away after his second battle with a rare form of non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, a form of cancer, at only 27 years old. Originally from a farm in the Cando and Landis area, Steven was known for his 'full send' personality and his ability to make friends with anyone and every...

A group of young athletes from Saskatchewan are proudly representing their communities, province, and country this week as Whiterock Basketball Academy is competing at the Native American Basketball Invitational (NABI) in Phoenix, Arizona. It's the largest all-Native American high school basketball tournament in the U....

Premier Scott Moe says his government is doubling down on policing, bail reform and addictions recovery as violent crime continues to rise in Saskatchewan."We've been very clear about our approach when it comes to keeping our community safe," Moe said during a media conference Wednesday."Working with Pri...

The North Battleford Beavers had a big bounce back on Tuesday night, erupting for eight runs in the first inning and never looking back in an 18-5 mercy-rule win over the Standard Hill Lakers in Game 2 of their North Saskatchewan River Baseball League (NSRBL) semi-final series. After an 8-7 loss in extra innings in Gam...

One of the biggest events of the summer is back in the Battlefords. The 10th Annual McDonald's Colby Cave Memorial PBR Classic goes down this Thursday, July 24, 7 p.m. at the Access Communications Centre. The event, part of the PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Canada Touring Pro Division, is expected to bring a crowd of ...

RCMP are asking for the public's help after a man was seriously injured in an apparent assault Tuesday in North Battleford. Police said they found the man around 1 p.m. near 15th Avenue and 108th Street. He was taken to hospital with injuries described as serious but not life-threatening.Mounties believe the assault ma...

A North Battleford man is facing a long list of charges after RCMP seized a handgun from a hotel room in Carnduff, a town located roughly 700 kilometres southeast of North Battleford, last week.Carnduff RCMP were called around 9:20 p.m. on July 14 with a report that a man had a firearm at a local hotel. Police say an i...

Three Saskatchewan credit unions are joining forces under a single name and leader, forming the province's largest financial cooperative.Conexus, Synergy and Cornerstone credit unions announced Wednesday they will merge as of Jan. 1, 2026, under the Conexus Credit Union banner. Celina Philpot, who currently serves as C...

The Town of Battleford saw a modest decrease in crime this spring, but RCMP say the data doesn't reflect the full picture, especially as a small group of repeat offenders continue to dominate police resources.At the July 21 council meeting, Battlefords RCMP detachment commander Insp. Ryan How presented the latest crime...

After a decade, the Poundmaker Cree Nation men's soccer team has finally claimed the coveted Battle of Nations Cup, capturing the 2025 championship title in dramatic fashion this past weekend in Saskatoon. Hosted annually by M30 Athletics, the Battle of Nations tournament brings together the top Indigenous teams from a...

An eight-year sentence has been handed to a man who was involved in a violent and fatal attack at Saskatchewan Penitentiary. Jonathan Soosay's sentence, which was issued Tuesday afternoon at Prince Albert Provincial Court, and follows Monday's guilty plea to manslaughter, won't actually start until after he completes a...

The Buhl fire, first reported on June 29 and caused by a lightning strike, has now burned approximately 60,389 hectares, including 11,059 hectares inside Prince Albert National Park and 49,329 hectares on provincial Crown land.According to Parks Canada, as of July 21, the fire remained eight kilometres from Ramsey Bay,...

The Town of Battleford has passed the $6-million mark in recognized revenue for the year, with its chief financial officer (CFO) saying the town's finances are "on track" as of the second quarter."Just a little bit over the $6 million, which represents 62 per cent of our yearly forecast," CFO Tetian...

The 10th annual Battlefords Pride Week officially began yesterday with a vibrant flag raising ceremony at city hall, marking a decade of visibility, celebration, and advocacy for the local 2SLGBTQ+ community. North Battleford Mayor Kelly Hawtin raising the flag at city hall. (Kelli Hawtin/Facebook)Throughout the week, ...

There's a new champ in town.Rising track star Matthew Heidel of the Battlefords delivered a gold-medal performance at the Western Canada Team Challenge this past weekend, racing to victory in the U16 boys' 800 metres while representing Team Saskatchewan. Heidel, who attends North Battleford Comprehensive High School bu...

RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating a 15-year-old girl who has been missing for more than three weeks.Taliyah Kakum was last seen in North Battleford on June 27, and was reported missing on July 18.Since then, Battlefords RCMP said officers have followed up on tips and checked places the teen is known to ...

After about 15 years of planning, fundraising and anticipation, the Battlefords Humane Society(BHS) has officially opened the doors to its new shelter on Monday - a $3-million facility designed to improve care for animals and the people who look after them."It's a major undertaking, and I'm very proud to see it an...

A homicide case that involves the death of an inmate at Saskatchewan Penitentiary, is showing signs of moving forward.On Monday, guilty pleas were entered at Prince Albert Provincial Court by three of the six men charged. Wyatt Crookedneck, Dominick Cochrane and Jonathan Soosay all accepted responsibility for manslaugh...

The former Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) retail store in downtown North Battleford will soon be home to an expanded RCMP detachment, following the finalization of a lease agreement between the Government of Saskatchewan and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The lease, officially ratified on July 2, m...

The Battlefords North Stars have added another promising piece to their roster, signing 2006-born forward Drew Williamson from Wimborne, Alberta. Williamson split his 2024-25 season between the AJHL's Drumheller Dragons and the Three Hills Thrashers of the Heritage Junior Hockey League (HJHL). After playing nine games ...

The North Battleford Beavers came up just short in a back-and-forth battle, falling 8-7 in extra innings to the Standard Hill Lakers in Game 1 of their North Saskatchewan River Baseball League semi-final series on Wednesday night. The Lakers jumped out to an early 3-0 lead by the third inning, but the Beavers clawed th...

A man is recovering from serious injuries after his ATV rolled over on a grid road on Thursday night.North Battleford RCMP were called to the scene at around 11:20 p.m. near Moosomin First Nation.Police and local EMS responded and took the man to hospital with injuries described as serious. No further information was r...

Saskatchewan Health Minister and Battlefords MLA Jeremy Cockrill is pushing back against criticism from the provincial NDP, who called on him and another cabinet ministers to denounce recent separatist themed town hall meetings held in the province. The NDP issued a statement this week pointing to events organized by U...

By the time students return to class this September, drivers in North Battleford will notice new flashing crosswalk signals at five locations, and the ones caught speeding are helping pay for them. The city is installing flashing crosswalk signals with help from Saskatchewan's Provincial Traffic Safety Fund Grant, a pr...

A large vapour cloud that has been billowing from Cenovus Energy's Rush Lake 2 facility for over two months appears to have dissipated, offering the first glimmer of progress since the uncontrolled release began on May 7. Video of Rush Lake 2 facility posted anonymously on social media on July 17, showing no vapour clo...