North Battleford news

CurlSask makes North Battleford's Twin Rivers Curling Club a high performance centre - 620 CKRM.com

01-06-2018 13:23

620 CKRM.com
CurlSask makes North Battleford's Twin Rivers Curling Club a high performance centre
620 CKRM.com
North Battleford's Twin Rivers Curling Club will be a busy place this summer as the top rinks in the province in all divisions pay a visit. The rink will now be considered as a high performance center for CurlSask in a move that executive director ...

Read more
Overall crime numbers down in North Battleford - battlefordsNOW

01-06-2018 01:00

battlefordsNOW
Overall crime numbers down in North Battleford
battlefordsNOW
Battlefords RCMP Insp. John Sutherland reports crime numbers saw a significant overall decrease from January to March 2018 compared to the same time last year. Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff. It was overall positive news for the City of North ...and more »

Read more
Charges pending after bear mace sprayed into group in North Battleford - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

30-05-2018 00:18

Saskatoon StarPhoenix
Charges pending after bear mace sprayed into group in North Battleford
Saskatoon StarPhoenix
Charges are pending against two youths after a weapons call in North Battleford on Tuesday afternoon. Battlefords RCMP were called to the 1700 block of 110th Street after receiving a report of an assault with a weapon after a group of people were ...
RCMP investigate bear spray incident near North Battleford high schoolbattlefordsNOWall 3 news articles »

Read more
Charges pending after bear mace sprayed into group in North ... - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

30-05-2018 00:18

Saskatoon StarPhoenix
Charges pending after bear mace sprayed into group in North ...
Saskatoon StarPhoenix
RCMP say one of the two individuals pulled out a can of bear mace and sprayed it into the group.
RCMP investigate bear spray incident near North Battleford high schoolbattlefordsNOWall 3 news articles »

Read more
Advertisement
Novelist to host book launch at North Battleford Library - battlefordsNOW

28-05-2018 22:00

battlefordsNOW
Novelist to host book launch at North Battleford Library
battlefordsNOW
A B.C. novelist with ties to the Battlefords area will launch her new title at the North Battleford Library. Elinor Florence will be meeting with readers and chatting about her latest novel Wildwood and her first novel Bird's Eye View on Saturday, June ...

Read more
Early morning fires in North Battleford on Sunday - The Battlefords News-Optimist

28-05-2018 19:10

The Battlefords News-Optimist
Early morning fires in North Battleford on Sunday
The Battlefords News-Optimist
North Battleford Fire Department are reporting they responded to two early morning fires on Sunday morning in the city. The first call came at 4:14 am of a vehicle fire in a field just off of Airport Road. article continues below ...and more »

Read more
RM of North Battleford office and shop relocating next week - battlefordsNOW

25-05-2018 22:01

battlefordsNOW
RM of North Battleford office and shop relocating next week
battlefordsNOW
The Rural Municipality of North Battleford is relocating next week to its new office and shop space. The R.M.'s new premises will be located on Highway 4 N, near Forest Hall Rd. Administrator Debbie Arsenault said the current R.M. office at 1462 100th ...

Read more
North Battleford MS Walk planned for Sunday - battlefordsNOW

25-05-2018 22:01

battlefordsNOW
North Battleford MS Walk planned for Sunday
battlefordsNOW
Battlefords residents will have an opportunity to show their support for people living with Multiple Sclerosis by taking part in the annual walk fundraiser planned for this Sunday. MS Society of Canada, Saskatchewan division development assistant Kat ...

Read more
Advertisement
Odd-Even water scheduling now in effect for North Battleford - battlefordsNOW

24-05-2018 16:04

battlefordsNOW
Odd-Even water scheduling now in effect for North Battleford
battlefordsNOW
The City of North Battleford is advising residents that odd-even watering of your homes is underway.file photo/ChatNewsToday. As has been the case for the past number of years, the City of North Battleford is once again advising residents that the odd ...

Read more
North Battleford water quality deemed good - The Battlefords News-Optimist

23-05-2018 19:11

The Battlefords News-Optimist
North Battleford water quality deemed good
The Battlefords News-Optimist
The City of North Battleford's utilities department has submitted its water quality annual report for 2017 at Tuesday's Planning Committee meeting at City Hall. Here is a rundown of the main items from that report, according to the memo submitted for ...

Read more
Person forcibly removed from North Battleford, Sask. home by armed youth - Globalnews.ca

23-05-2018 18:36

Globalnews.ca
Person forcibly removed from North Battleford, Sask. home by armed youth
Globalnews.ca
The armed youth is alleged to have forced someone from their North Battleford home to get money from a financial institution. File / Global News. X. - A A +. Listen. A youth in North Battleford, Sask., is accused of forcibly removing someone from their ...and more »

Read more
North Battleford airport gets funding boost - battlefordsNOW

18-05-2018 22:11

battlefordsNOW
North Battleford airport gets funding boost
battlefordsNOW
The runway improvement project at the Cameron McIntosh Airport in North Battleford has received another boost from the province. On Friday, Battlefords MLA Herb Cox announced the province will invest $275,000 more to continue work repaving the runway ...

Read more
Advertisement
Ripples of positive change felt in North Battleford after 'shell shock' of suicide tragedies - CBC.ca

15-05-2018 15:51

CBC.ca
Ripples of positive change felt in North Battleford after 'shell shock' of suicide tragedies
CBC.ca
School counsellor Melissa Fuhr says a spate of youth suicides earlier this year hit teenagers in North Battleford like "shell shock." Now, she says, they're settling into a "different normal." 'We have to come together and fix it': Suicides in North ...

Read more
Sask. government promises support for North Battleford youth suicides - Globalnews.ca

15-05-2018 02:11

Globalnews.ca
Sask. government promises support for North Battleford youth suicides
Globalnews.ca
Since the beginning of the year, North Battleford has seen five youth suicides. This has resulted in the Living Sky School Division calling out to the province for help. The division has made three request: a 24-hour crisis line, funding for crisis ...
Saskatchewan government guarantees supports in response to North Battleford youth suicides620 CKRM.comall 3 news articles »

Read more
Mental Health Week launched in North Battleford - battlefordsNOW

07-05-2018 22:04

battlefordsNOW
Mental Health Week launched in North Battleford
battlefordsNOW
Representatives from the City of North Battleford joined the Battlefords Canadian Mental Health Association and other supporters to proclaim Mental Health Week at a ceremony outside City Hall Monday. The city raised the CMHA flag as a youth drumming ...and more »

Read more
Four arrested, drugs seized in North Battleford - battlefordsNOW

03-05-2018 22:06

battlefordsNOW
Four arrested, drugs seized in North Battleford
battlefordsNOW
An early morning vehicle stop in North Battleford netted the RCMP firearms, cash and drugs and landed four men in custody on Thursday morning.Roger White/battlefordsNOW Staff. Four men are in custody following a vehicle stop in North Battleford early ...
RCMP confiscate guns, arrest four men in North BattlefordCTV Newsall 3 news articles »

Read more
RCMP confiscate guns, arrest four men in North Battleford - CTV News

03-05-2018 20:40

CTV News
RCMP confiscate guns, arrest four men in North Battleford
CTV News
Four men are in custody following a vehicle stop on the 1100 block of 101st Street in North Battleford. RCMP recovered two guns, cash and a small amount of drugs today at 3 a.m.. The four men remain in custody as charges are pending. According to RCMP ...
Four arrested, drugs seized in North BattlefordbattlefordsNOWall 3 news articles »

Read more
McHappy Day in North Battleford celebrates milestone - battlefordsNOW

02-05-2018 16:05

battlefordsNOW
McHappy Day in North Battleford celebrates milestone
battlefordsNOW
Even though every McHappy Day is a special occasion for Sharon Taylor and her staff at McDonalds in North Battleford, today's celebration will be even more special as they celebrate 25 years of helping local kids through Ronald McDonald House (RMH) and ...
Ronald McDonald House | News, Videos & Articles - Global NewsGlobal News
McHappy Day | News, Videos & Articles - Global NewsGlobal Newsall 108 news art

Read more
North Battleford extreme sport - The Battlefords News-Optimist

01-05-2018 12:55

The Battlefords News-Optimist
North Battleford extreme sport
The Battlefords News-Optimist
It's a solid fact that walking in North Battleford can be an extreme sport. I never step off a curb into a pedestrian crosswalk without carefully checking over my left shoulder to ensure someone isn't going to choose that moment to make a right turn ...

Read more
Missing 36-year-old last seen in North Battleford: RCMP - News Talk 980 CJME

30-04-2018 22:10

News Talk 980 CJME
Missing 36-year-old last seen in North Battleford: RCMP
News Talk 980 CJME
Battleford RCMP are asking for help to find a missing 36-year-old woman. Katherine Rachelle Eikland was last seen in the downtown area of North Battleford late Friday afternoon. She is described as having an average build with short dark hair and dark ...and more »

Read more
Missing 36-year-old last seen in North Battleford: RCMP - News Talk 650 CKOM

30-04-2018 22:04

News Talk 650 CKOM
Missing 36-year-old last seen in North Battleford: RCMP
News Talk 650 CKOM
Battleford RCMP are asking for help to find a missing 36-year-old woman. Katherine Rachelle Eikland was last seen in the downtown area of North Battleford late Friday afternoon. She is described as having an average build with short dark hair and dark ...and more »

Read more
Southwest family donates $100K to North Battleford Hospital - SwiftCurrentOnline.com

29-04-2018 14:38

SwiftCurrentOnline.com
Southwest family donates $100K to North Battleford Hospital
SwiftCurrentOnline.com
A southwest Saskatchewan based charity group has made a $100,000 donation to the Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford. The Saskatchewan Health Authority made the announcement on Wednesday confirming that Anluan Foundation made the six-digit gift to ...

Read more
No budget re-do in North Battleford - The Battlefords News-Optimist

26-04-2018 17:25

The Battlefords News-Optimist
No budget re-do in North Battleford
The Battlefords News-Optimist
There will be no need to re-do the North Battleford city budget this year. Last year's municipal operational budget had to be completely revised after the province blew a $2 million hole in it following budget cuts last spring. article continues below ...and more »

Read more
Fire ban in effect for city and RM of North Battleford - battlefordsNOW

26-04-2018 17:23

battlefordsNOW
Fire ban in effect for city and RM of North Battleford
battlefordsNOW
Dry conditions and high winds have caused the city and RM of North Battleford to implement a cautionary fire ban. The city issued a release Thursday morning, which quoted North Battleford Fire Chief, Trevor Brice, stating the department has already ...and more »

Read more
Public cannabis consumption could be prohibited in North Battleford - battlefordsNOW

19-04-2018 01:05

battlefordsNOW
Public cannabis consumption could be prohibited in North Battleford
battlefordsNOW
North Battleford plans to treat consumption of cannabis like liquor, prohibiting it from public areas. file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff. As official legalization of cannabis in Canada draws closer, North Battleford is deciding where exactly the ...and more »

Read more
Jim Puffalt reflects on four years in North Battleford - The Battlefords News-Optimist

17-04-2018 11:59

The Battlefords News-Optimist
Jim Puffalt reflects on four years in North Battleford
The Battlefords News-Optimist
It's tough to leave a community that has become home for Jim Puffalt and his family. But that is exactly what Puffalt will be doing next month as he moves on to become the city manager in Moose Jaw. article continues below. Trending Stories. No more ...and more »

Read more
New trial ordered for North Battleford woman convicted of manslaughter - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

14-04-2018 01:18

Saskatoon StarPhoenix
New trial ordered for North Battleford woman convicted of manslaughter
Saskatoon StarPhoenix
A Saskatchewan Court of Appeal judge has granted a new trial for a woman convicted of beating Brandon Keenatch to death during an apartment party in North Battleford. Bre McAdam, Saskatoon StarPhoenix. More from Bre McAdam, Saskatoon StarPhoenix ...

Read more
City of North Battleford recognizes Humboldt Broncos bus crash victims - battlefordsNOW

11-04-2018 20:08

battlefordsNOW
City of North Battleford recognizes Humboldt Broncos bus crash victims
battlefordsNOW
The City of North Battleford has lowered the flags outside City Hall to half-mast for 15 days to recognize the 15 people who died in the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team bus crash last Friday. A semi tractor-trailer collided with the Humboldt ...and more »

Read more
Drug seizure in North Battleford - The Battlefords News-Optimist

10-04-2018 00:09

The Battlefords News-Optimist
Drug seizure in North Battleford
The Battlefords News-Optimist
Battlefords RCMP are reporting a seizure of a quantity of drugs following a traffic stop of a vehicle on the weekend. At around 9:15 pm on April 8, Battlefords RCMP conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 1200 block of 103rd St. in the city ...and more »

Read more
Charges stayed for two suspects in violent assault in North Battleford - battlefordsNOW

05-04-2018 01:08

battlefordsNOW
Charges stayed for two suspects in violent assault in North Battleford
battlefordsNOW
Charges related to an assault in North Battleford were stayed against two male suspects. The victim was transported to Saskatoon. file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff. Nigel Starchief is in hospital receiving treatment following an assault Monday in North ...and more »

Read more
Man seriously injured in North Battleford, Sask. assault - Globalnews.ca

03-04-2018 18:24

Globalnews.ca
Man seriously injured in North Battleford, Sask. assault
Globalnews.ca
A man is in serious condition after he was assaulted in North Battleford, Sask. Battlefords RCMP said the assault happened early Tuesday morning in the 1400-block of 100th Street. READ MORE: Murder charge laid in Saskatoon death. The man was taken to ...
Two men charged in serious assault in North BattlefordbattlefordsNOWall 2 news articles »

Read more
North Battleford City Hall crafting zoning plans for cannabis - battlefordsNOW

27-03-2018 22:01

battlefordsNOW
North Battleford City Hall crafting zoning plans for cannabis
battlefordsNOW
North Battleford council revised some of the details for a proposed zoning bylaw related to cannabis sales and production.file photo/Canadian Press. The City of North Battleford's council has asked administration to prepare a zoning bylaw for land use ...and more »

Read more
Jim Puffalt departing as North Battleford city manager - The Battlefords News-Optimist

27-03-2018 17:27

The Battlefords News-Optimist
Jim Puffalt departing as North Battleford city manager
The Battlefords News-Optimist
The search is on for a new city manager in North Battleford on word that Jim Puffalt has been recruited to become city manager in Moose Jaw. The announcement was made in a news release from City Hall Tuesday morning. Puffalt had been at Monday night's ...and more »

Read more
North Battleford Water Doves synchro coach Parker receives dedication award - battlefordsNOW

23-03-2018 21:00

battlefordsNOW
North Battleford Water Doves synchro coach Parker receives dedication award
battlefordsNOW
Sheila Parker has been coaching synchronized swimming in North Battleford since 1995 and was honoured for her dedication to coaching on Thursday night.submitted photo/Sask Sport Inc. North Battleford Water Doves head coach Sheila Parker was given the ...and more »

Read more
North Battleford cheerleading team invited to worlds - The Battlefords News-Optimist

21-03-2018 19:35

The Battlefords News-Optimist
North Battleford cheerleading team invited to worlds
The Battlefords News-Optimist
This group of 15 athletes ages 15-26 from North Battleford has received a bid to the 2018 USASF Cheerleading World Championships. Cheer Legacy Athletics “Dynasty” will be joining this elite group of athletes and teams from around the world in Orlando ...and more »

Read more
'Golden ticket' to international cheerleading competition extended to North Battleford squad - CBC.ca

20-03-2018 17:46

CBC.ca
'Golden ticket' to international cheerleading competition extended to North Battleford squad
CBC.ca
A North Battleford-based cheerleading squad has received a bid to participate at an international cheerleading competition in Orlando, Fla. later this spring. A bid is also known as an invitation, but coach Lesia Rathje said it's "like a golden ticket ...and more »

Read more
Meridian Canadian Open to return to North Battleford in 2019 - battlefordsNOW

16-03-2018 17:03

battlefordsNOW
Meridian Canadian Open to return to North Battleford in 2019
battlefordsNOW
The Civic Centre was host to the Canadian Meridian Open in 2017, which turned out to be a smashing success. It's returning to the Battlefords next JanuaryNathan Kanter/battlefordsNOW staff. On Thursday evening, Sportsnet announced their full 2018-19 ...
Canadian Open returning to North BattlefordThe Battlefords News-Optimistall 2 news articles »

Read more
North Battleford pair face multiple drug-related charges - battlefordsNOW

14-03-2018 23:08

battlefordsNOW
North Battleford pair face multiple drug-related charges
battlefordsNOW
Two people from North Battleford will be making their second appearance in court after being arrested on March 9 by the “F” Division Crime Reduction Team following the execution of a search warrant. A quantity of what RCMP believe to be marijuana, drug ...and more »

Read more
North Battleford hospital delay costs P3 vendor more than $1.25M in penalties - CBC.ca

14-03-2018 12:10

CBC.ca
North Battleford hospital delay costs P3 vendor more than $1.25M in penalties
CBC.ca
A construction delay at the new Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford could cost the builder more than $2 million but it won't cost taxpayers, says the minister responsible for SaskBuilds. The vendor involved with a public-private partnership to build ...
North Battleford hospital P3 project delayedRegina Leader-Post
Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford delayed due to P3 subcontractorGlobalnews.ca
New

Read more
North Battleford hospital P3 project delayed - Regina Leader-Post

14-03-2018 01:00

Regina Leader-Post
North Battleford hospital P3 project delayed
Regina Leader-Post
The private company in charge of building a new hospital in North Battleford is delaying its completion date. D.C. Fraser, Regina Leader-Post More from D.C. Fraser, Regina Leader-Post. Published on: March 13, 2018 | Last Updated: March 13, 2018 5:58 PM ...
North Battleford hospital delay costs P3 vendor more than $1.25M in penaltiesCBC.ca
Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford delayed due to P3 subcontractorGloba

Read more
Owner says North Battleford store receiving private medical records via fax - Globalnews.ca

13-03-2018 02:11

Globalnews.ca
Owner says North Battleford store receiving private medical records via fax
Globalnews.ca
The Saskatchewan Health Authority said it is aware of instances of information being inadvertently faxed to a wrong number. Daniel Kaesler/EyeEm / Getty Images. X. - A A +. Listen. The Saskatchewan Health Authority is looking into instances where ...and more »

Read more
North Battleford brings CSO team up to full force - battlefordsNOW

03-03-2018 00:43

battlefordsNOW
North Battleford brings CSO team up to full force
battlefordsNOW
North Battleford now has a full complement of Community Safety Officers (CSO) on the roads now that a vacant position has been filled. James Fudge was recently appointed to the role, which was announced at city council's recent meeting. Fudge, who ...

Read more
North Battleford developing coalition to combat crime - battlefordsNOW

02-03-2018 15:06

battlefordsNOW
North Battleford developing coalition to combat crime
battlefordsNOW
The City of North Battleford took part in a unique workshop with its partners earlier this week, with the ultimate aim of reducing crime in the Battlefords. Four levels of government - municipal, provincial, federal and Indigenous - met at the Don Ross ...and more »

Read more
Saskatchewan Winter Games wrap up in North Battleford - Globalnews.ca

27-02-2018 00:40

Globalnews.ca
Saskatchewan Winter Games wrap up in North Battleford
Globalnews.ca
Seven days of sport and culture at the Saskatchewan Winter Games have come to a close in North Battleford. Devin Sauer / Global News. X. - A A +. Listen. Roughly 1,800 people descended on North Battleford over seven days for the Saskatchewan Winter ...

Read more
Saskatchewan Winter Games start in North Battleford - Globalnews.ca

20-02-2018 00:50

Globalnews.ca
Saskatchewan Winter Games start in North Battleford
Globalnews.ca
WATCH ABOVE: While most eyes are on the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics, another set of games is underway. Rebekah Lesko has details on the Saskatchewan Winter Games now underway in North Battleford. X. - A A +. Listen. The first day of the ...
Sask Winter Games torch relay lights up North BattlefordpaNOW
Saskatchewan Winter Games bringing communities together in North Battleford, Sask.Yahoo News Canada (blog)all 8

Read more
Shot fired into farm-couple's home near North Battleford - Western Producer

19-02-2018 21:15

Western Producer
Shot fired into farm-couple's home near North Battleford
Western Producer
Police are seeking suspects in a break-in and shooting at the farm of a 79 year old couple near North Battleford, Sask. | File photo. A 79 year old farm couple were awakened at about 5 a.m. Sunday morning west of North Battleford, Sask., by an alarm ...and more »

Read more
North Battleford welcomes the province as 2018 Saskatchewan Winter Games start Sunday - 620 CKRM.com

18-02-2018 14:34

620 CKRM.com
North Battleford welcomes the province as 2018 Saskatchewan Winter Games start Sunday
620 CKRM.com
North Battleford is about to play host to one of the biggest events if not the biggest in the city's history. The 2018 Saskatchewan Winter Games begin Sunday night with the opening ceremonies at the Civic Centre with the first half of sports being ...

Read more
1300 athletes descend on North Battleford for Sask. Winter Games - News Talk 650 CKOM

17-02-2018 19:31

News Talk 650 CKOM
1300 athletes descend on North Battleford for Sask. Winter Games
News Talk 650 CKOM
Athletes from nine districts across the province will compete at the 2018 Winter Games which begin Feb. 18th, 2018 in North Battleford (File photo/BattlefordsNOW). In 1974, the city of North Battleford hosted the first ever Saskatchewan Winter Games ...and more »

Read more
3 men used gun, bear spray in North Battleford home invasion: RCMP - CBC.ca

12-02-2018 17:57

CBC.ca
3 men used gun, bear spray in North Battleford home invasion: RCMP
CBC.ca
Police are investigating a report that three men with their faces covered by bandanas broke into a North Battleford home and shot a gun and discharged bear spray. On Feb. 11, Battlefords RCMP received a call about a break and enter involving bear spray ...
Bear mace and firearms incident in North BattlefordThe Battlefords News-Optimistall 2 news articles »

Read more
Gerald Stanley's Second-degree Murder Trial Underway in North Battleford - WestCentralOnline.com (press release) (blog)

02-02-2018 12:15

WestCentralOnline.com (press release) (blog)
Gerald Stanley's Second-degree Murder Trial Underway in North Battleford
WestCentralOnline.com (press release) (blog)
The second-degree murder trail for Biggar area farmer Gerald Stanley began earlier this week in North Battleford, with jury selection taking place on Monday. Five men and seven women will decide the fate of Stanley, who is charged with shooting and ...

Read more

22 Jun 2018