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North Battleford does streaming deal with LiveBarn

North Battleford does streaming deal with LiveBarn

North Battleford has now joined Battleford in doing a deal with LiveBarn Inc. for live streaming of hockey games.
NDP launches campaign putting ‘people first’

NDP launches campaign putting ‘people first’

Saskatchewan New Democratic Leader Ryan Meili was out in front of the cameras at the Legislature in Regina before Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe formally announced the election was underway on Sept. 29.
29th general election commences in Saskatchewan

29th general election commences in Saskatchewan

At the request of Premier Scott Moe, Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty has dissolved the Legislative Assembly and issued a proclamation directing the issuance of the Writs of Election commencing Saskatchewan’s 29th General Election.
17 year old charged for NB robbery

17 year old charged for NB robbery

The Battlefords RCMP investigation has resulted in charges against a 17-year-old male young offender for the robbery on Aug. 12 at a business on the 1700 block of 100th Street in North Battleford.
100th Street reopens in North Battleford

100th Street reopens in North Battleford

After several years of work over several summers, the underground and asphalt work on all of 100th Street is now complete.
Preliminary hearing for man charged with murder of Tiki Laverdiere underway

Preliminary hearing for man charged with murder of Tiki Laverdiere underway

A man accused of murder in the death of Tiki Laverdiere was in North Battleford Provincial Court Monday for his preliminary hearing. Jesse Sangster, 23, of Edmonton, is charged with first-degree murder.
Your grocery bill is rising and COVID-19 will make it worse

Your grocery bill is rising and COVID-19 will make it worse

It’s high time to evaluate the possibility of a guaranteed minimum income, for greater financial equity for all
Stanley Mission homicide results in second-degree murder and indignity to a body charges

Stanley Mission homicide results in second-degree murder and indignity to a body charges

A Stanley Mission man has been charged after a welfare check resulted in a crisis negotiation and the discovery of a body. On Sept. 26, at approximately 4:30 p.m.
Yorkton cluster latest concern for Dr. Shahab

Yorkton cluster latest concern for Dr. Shahab

Concerns about the recent cluster of COVID-19 cases in Yorkton were clearly on the mind of the chief medical health officer Monday. Dr.
Rotary to try again with Chris Hadfield event in Oct. 2021

Rotary to try again with Chris Hadfield event in Oct. 2021

Once again, the Rotary Club of the Battlefords has had to postpone its “Out of this World” celebration event with Col. Chris Hadfield. In a letter from Rotary received by city administration dated Sept.
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