Local News

Trial for man accused of rash of b&e's hinges on identity evidence

Eugene Bear is charged with a string of break, enter, and thefts that occurred in North Battleford last year.

Oct 31, 2022 10:48 PM Read more >

Wilkie homeschooled author proud of his accomplishments

Miguel Fenrich, new reporter for the Battlefords News Optimist, is also a published author.

Oct 31, 2022 5:00 PM Read more >

Bjorkdale News: New SHA CEO has Crooked River origins

Andrew Will grew up in Crooked River, a hamlet between Tisdale and Bjorkdale, where his family still farms.

Oct 31, 2022 4:00 PM Read more >

Well-known businessman Jim Pattison makes stop in Luseland

Oct. 18 was a special day in Luseland as their most well-kown resident, Jim Pattison, was in town for a visit.

Oct 31, 2022 1:10 PM Read more >

Update: Missing P.A. teen located

Dillon Hunt has been located

Oct 31, 2022 12:13 PM Read more >

Discussions continue on memorial at Humboldt Broncos crash site

The Humboldt Broncos Memorials Committee hopes they'll be able to make an announcement about a memorial at the site in spring 2023.

Oct 31, 2022 11:12 AM Read more >

Police and firefighters rescue distressed person from Diefenbaker Bridge

Oct 30, 2022 8:26 AM Read more >

Update: Missing Onion Lake man located

Donovan Horse was last seen walking away from a residence in Onion Lake in the early morning hours of Oct. 26.

Oct 29, 2022 7:53 PM Read more >

Battleford veterans banners now number 111

The banners will hang on lampposts in Battleford until mid-November.

Oct 29, 2022 5:03 PM Read more >

24 of 7,000 Queen Elizabeth Platinum Jubilee Medals for the Battlefords

Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch, died at Balmoral, her Scottish estate, on Sept. 8 at the age of 96.

Oct 29, 2022 4:25 PM Read more >