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RCMP · BattlefordCrime statistics in North Battleford are seeing a downward trend, based on the last quarterly report from the RCMP. Insp. Jesse Gilbert presented the report for January to March 2024 at city council’s meeting this week. He was pleased to see the numbers going down in many categories. The North Battleford municipal detachment experienced a 19 per cent overall decline, with 3,161 calls for service for the period this year, compared to 3,894 calls …See the Story
RCMP crime stats shows latest numbers down overall
Gold · BattlefordThe Battlefords Bandits U19 softball team is coming off a home run start to the 2024 season, with a gold medal win at their opening tournament of the year, in Irma, Alberta. Posting a perfect 4-0 record on their way to the tournament win, the Bandits topped teams from Unity, Stettler, Calgary, and Irma on their way to the gold to open their spring schedule on a high. Head coach of the U19s, Darren Russell said it was great to see the team real…See the Story
U19 Bandits open season with gold in Alberta
Battleford · BattlefordA group of dedicated supporters came out for the Walk for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Woman (MMIW) in North Battleford today. The event was organized by the Battlefords and Area Sexual Assault Centre (BASAC) during Sexual Violence Awareness Week.
“Save Our Stolen Sisters”: Walk for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women takes over the Battlefords. #MMIW pic.twitter.com/rV3yngVDPK — Angela Brown (@OCoureurDesBois) May 15, 2024 Battlefords MM…See the Story
Walk for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women raises awareness of ‘Stolen Sisters’
Battleford · BattlefordThe defending champion, North Battleford Beavers came out swinging to the tune of 16 runs in a wild 16-0 win Monday night in Glaslyn, to open the 2024 North Sask River Baseball League season. Flying out of the gates hot, the Beavers picked up between four and five runs in each of the first two innings to build an early lead, headlined by a two-run homer by Bob Hudec, a pair of doubles on the night by defending league MVP Gavin Nolin, and another…See the Story
N.B. Beavers swing into season with 16-0 victory
Battleford · BattlefordThere will be new options for the city’s arenas if it needs help with its ice plants. The majority of North Battleford city council agreed to purchase the mostly new ice plant equipment on offer, as recommended by administration. “It’s fairly new and it’s offered at a good price,” Mayor David Gillan said. “We can use it as spare parts in our existing ice plants, or we can store it for the potential as we renovate or build something new.” The…See the Story
City purchases relatively new ice plant equipment for arenas
Prince Albert · BattlefordAfter wildfire smoke appeared in Prince Albert last Saturday, more smoke is expected in the region this week according to Environment and Climate Change Canada. Meteorologist Brian Proctor said changing wind patterns will cause more smoke to appear later this week, specifically from fires along the Saskatchewan-Manitoba border. “Things start to change tomorrow (Wednesday) evening a little bit, the flow switches around and we start to see those f…See the Story
More smoke expected to drift into north central Sask. this week
Battleford · BattlefordThe defending champion, North Battleford Beavers came out swinging to the tune of 16 runs in a wild 16-0 win Monday night in Glaslyn, to open the 2024 North Sask River Baseball League season. Flying out of the gates hot, the Beavers picked up between four and five runs in each of the first two innings to build an early lead, headlined by a two-run homer by Bob Hudec, a pair of doubles on the night by defending league MVP Gavin Nolin, and anoth…See the Story
N.B. Beavers swing into season with 16-0 victory
Hockey · BattlefordThe Battlefords AAA Stars’ trio of Dayne Henry, Devante Pratt and Waylon Gardipy are coming off a silver medal showing at the National Aboriginal Hockey Championship, that wrapped up over the weekend in Grande Prairie, Alta. Team Saskatchewan opened their tournament hot, with a dominant 11-1 victory over Quebec’s Eastern Door and the North in their first game, followed by a 2-2 tie in their second, in a tight finish against the hosts from Albert…See the Story