A new interim Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) was named during the Town of Battleford's council meeting, after the departure of Landon Chambers earlier this month. "I'll be doing some of the chief administrative officer's (work), there's going to be a couple meetings that I'm going to be attending to the interi...

Two people have sustained serious injuries following an accident when a vehicle flipped in the early Monday evening Police responded to the scene on 101 Street and Borden Cresent and an investigation into the cause is ongoing.No other details have been provided by RCMP.--cjnbnews@pattisonmedia.com

For his commitment to helping to revive the arts, culture and language in his Poundmaker Cree Nation community, Floyd Favel will add a few extra letters to his name. The artist, writer and educator was honoured with the 2024 Saskatchewan Order of Merit. "I wasn't looking for it, it happened but I gratefully accept...

Three members of the North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) Vikings will make the jump to the post-secondary football ranks this fall, with the defending national champion, Saskatoon Hilltops.Dylan Geddes, Huntur Johnson, and Oskar Humenny were three of the 100 players (60 returnees and 40 high school playe...

Singer-songwriter Caroline Parke, from the Lloydminster area, has seen a lot of success in her efforts to claim votes in the International Singer-Songwriters Association (ISSA) awards show coming up in the U.S.Parke garnered nominations under four categories, after receiving support from friends, family, and fans. &quo...

The recent rainfall across north-central Saskatchewan should help farmers with seeding, according to one agronomist.Elliott Hildebrand, who covers the area around Saskatoon, said this spring's precipitation could create better conditions for farmers after dry conditions in recent years."We've been in a moisture de...

The accused charged in the death of Gregory Cope will be heading to trial at the Court of King's Bench in Battleford.Travis Jean, 34, is charged with first-degree murder and arson with disregard for human life.Jean's one-week preliminary hearing was held in North Battleford Provincial Court last month with the court de...

Following a rapid growth the last two years prior, that saw registration numbers skyrocket between 24 and 25 percent each year, Battlefords Minor Softball Association (BMSA) has seen a similar enrollment to last year this season, showing stability in the recent growth of the sport locally, with another 20 teams this ye...

The Town of Battleford is getting ready to start taking entries soon for its annual parade.This year the event will take place on Friday night, Aug. 9. Parks and Recreation Manager Jordan Schechtel said the theme is still being decided at this point.The Parks and Recreation board is going to have another meeting this w...

The nominations for the 30th edition of the BBEX are now open for submission. "The members of the public can nominate a business or a person that they believe is deserving of one of the categories of the BBEX awards," said Linda Machniak, of the Chamber of Commerce. She explained that once they get the nomina...