Sign In Register THE BATTLEFORDS — The Battlefords’ Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League team is on the hunt for a new head coach and general manager Martin Smith came on in the interim to get the Stars through their 2024-25 season when a coaching vacancy occurred “We hope to have this position filled as soon as possible,” says Kennedy Schmidt played a close opening series with the Weyburn Red Wings they were unable to advance in the SJHL playoff quest Schmidt says the offseason includes a community garage sale and trade show on May 3 at the Access Communications Centre “We will be announcing our annual hockey school in the next few weeks as well as having our season tickets up for sale with our season schedule coming out in mid June.,” adds Schmidt NORTH BATTLEFORD - North West College hopes to help students get a good head start with their Scholarship Fundraiser Steak Night The event takes place at the Blend Kitchen and Bar Riverside on May 7 Tickets are $35 and can be purchased online through Eventbrite They can also be purchased in person from the college Proceeds from the event support student scholarships This year’s event is sponsored by and hosted at the Blend Riverside North West College marketing and communications coordinator Kris Jones notes this is the second year the steak night fundraiser has been held in the Battlefords "Essentially, the reason we fundraise for that is that there are matching funding available from the Government of Saskatchewan through the Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship Fund," he said "They match up to a certain dollar amount at each of the post-secondary institutions across the province for any money that's fundraised by local institutions What we're trying to do is match as much of that money as possible and this is one of the ways that we can make that happen." The event is open to 100 people who purchase tickets "We still have tickets available," Jones said "We're using Eventbrite as a ticketing platform just so that it makes it easier for folks that aren't maybe necessarily on campus to be able to get a ticket from their home Jones noted the event is a time to enjoy a night out and meet new people There will also be an silent auction available Jones said that funds raised generally will go to the college's achievement-based scholarships for students who have achieved high averages.  "We also do take cash donations from various businesses or individuals that are interested in either promoting or raising the profile of their business "Those funds are generally also able to be matched [for] the achievement-based and opportunity scholarships the impact is doubled for the most part."  NORTH BATTLEFORD — There’s no place like home The North Battlefords Bevers will start the North Saskatchewan River Baseball League at home The full schedule can be found on the league’s website, https://www.nsrbl.com/teams/default.asp?u=NSRBL&s=baseball&p=schedule You can also find the team’s roster on this same website The roster has held from last season says Kyle Gregoire spokesperson for the North Battleford Beavers “We have a very similar roster to the last couple of years We lost a couple of players but plan to have a couple new ones.” The Beavers are back-to-back league champions and are looking to retain that momentum going into the 2025 season The team will also be submitting a team for a Baseball Sask provincial run this year “We will be planning to have multiple home Friday night double headers this regular season Teams will be Unity and possibly another one.” included on the league’s website as of press time will not be playing in this senior men’s baseball league this season Overseeing and leading the league for the 2025 season of the NSRBL will be Regan L’Heureux and Lorne Nielsen With the Unity Cardinals retiring their 60-year-old baseball diamond after the 2024 season says they are looking for another diamond to use temporarily as phase one renovation work on the Cardinals diamond is being completed The diamond overhaul was set to take place in three phases. 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Or sign-in if you have an account NORTH BATTLEFORD — A former Saskatoon mayoral candidate and self-proclaimed justice advocate is one of three men accused in a bizarre armed robbery at a North Battleford motel last Saturday appeared by video wearing an orange jail sweater during his bail hearing on Wednesday in North Battleford provincial court A standard publication ban that aims to protect an accused person’s trial rights was ordered on the details presented during the hearing Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience Judge Kevin Hill released Zielke on conditions that include a no-contact order with the other co-accused men — Tyson Moore He also cannot be in North Battleford unless he has prior permission must live at an approved address in Saskatoon Moore and Dominguez also appeared by video on Wednesday while defence lawyer James Streeton appeared for Dominguez RCMP said they received a call about an armed robbery at a business on Highway 16 around 10:40 p.m Employees reported they were threatened with a gun and that one employee was assaulted during the robbery Court documents identify the business as the Hitching Post Motel a small building located behind the Lone Star hotel on the southern outskirts of North Battleford a handwritten sign on the motel door read: “Closed.” By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc The next issue of Afternoon Headlines will soon be in your inbox Interested in more newsletters? 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RCMP said the suspects’ vehicle was pulled over near the Borden Bridge Officers found electronics and money that was reported as stolen There were also ID/financial cards and a loaded handgun possessing property obtained by crime and seven firearm-related offences the allegations include using a Glock handgun to rob an employee of cell phones and cash and assaulting that same employee with a “large ring” while carrying a sword The mischief allegation pertains to “CCTV equipment of the (Hitching) Post motel the value of which did not exceed five thousand dollars.” One of the charges outlines that the men were (allegedly) in a BMW X3 knowing “there was at that time a firearm The men are also accused of confining two employees and threatening to cause death to three employees his platform included moving the downtown bus mall and The Lighthouse shelter to different locations “I’m here to talk basics and not propose grandiose schemes and projects,” he told reporters “I want to address our city’s epidemic of poverty small claims court and office of residential tenancies cases Saskatchewan’s Legal Profession Act prohibits anyone without a Law Society of Saskatchewan (LSS) license from advising or performing “any work or service for fee or reward in matters pertaining to the law of Saskatchewan or of any jurisdiction outside Saskatchewan.” Zielke argued that sections of the Summary Offences Procedure Act and the Small Claims Act permit non-lawyers to act as paid agents the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal overturned the injunction order The appeal judges ruled the provisions of those acts operate as an exception to the prohibition under the Legal Profession Act and do not specify that the agent cannot be paid He alleged the LSS knew he had filed a notice of appeal but failed to reflect it in a blog on its website that notified members of the legal community about his initial injunction Zielke alleged his entrepreneurial businesses suffered because of the defamatory and/or negligent actions citing an income loss of more than $4,000 per month The suit sought $1 million in punitive or exemplary damages for “breach of the duty of good faith,” $150,000 in general damages $112,000 in special or consequential damages and $100,000 in aggravated damages for “mental distress loss of reputation and inability to secure alternative employment.” last posted on April 5 — the day of the robbery — “A wonderful morning of clients and good breakfast with great people Now to get into an afternoon of all the good things!” transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You can manage saved articles in your account North Battleford RCMP received a report of a missing 34-year-old female, Jamie Lee Osecap It is believed that Osecap was last seen on Jan. 5 in the Edmonton area North Battleford RCMP have been checking places she is known to visit and following up on information received They are now asking members of the public to report information on her whereabouts Jamie Osecap is known to travel to the Saskatoon and North Battleford areas #CrimeCopsCourt_SKTODAY NORTH BATTLEFORD — Last weekend North Battleford tipped their hats and showed their red necks as the city hosted the 52nd annual Kinsmen Rodeo at the Access Communications Centre A turnout of more than 5,000 spectators flocked to the venue throughout the weekend This year's rodeo featured a lineup of rodeo stars hailing from various regions across Canada as well as four competitors travelling all the way from Australia making a grand total of over 300 entries expressed gratitude for the unwavering support from the community “The community comes out every year and supports this event in such a huge way; we appreciate it so much and thank everyone for coming and being a part,” he said Gabruch’s commitment to the rodeo runs deep as he has been involved for more than 30 years and his family's history in the event traces back to its inception “The funds that are raised go back into the community,” Gabruch said the organizing committee will tally the income and decide how best to allocate those resources back into initiatives that benefit the community the North Battleford Fire Department (NBFD) responded to a call for an apartment fire at 982-105th St NBFD reports that the fire was contained to a single apartment and no injuries were sustained by residents or first responders NBFD firefighters were on the scene until approximately 8:15 p.m The cause of the fire is still under investigation.  NORTH BATTLEFORD — A 31-year-old man was transported to hospital after going into medical distress shortly after being arrested by Battlefords RCMP on the weekend who was wanted on warrants related to investigations from March and October 2023 was inside a residence on 107th Street in North Battleford police secured the area to ensure public safety With assistance from Saskatchewan RCMP Police Dog Services officers executed a warrant and began searching the home The man was found hiding in the attic and was arrested and officers provided initial aid before the man was transported to hospital for treatment the Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) has been notified the Saskatchewan RCMP’s Provincial General Investigation Section will examine the RCMP's interaction with the man and the circumstances surrounding his medical condition NORTH BATTLEFORD - One of the family members of missing North Battleford woman Ashley Morin is organizing a candlelight vigil for area Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) to raise awareness The event will take place on May 5 at 8 p.m located outside the North Battleford Library She wants people to remember that these individuals are still missing She hopes the event helps raise awareness that families of missing and murdered Indigenous people are still waiting for answers "I want these people's faces kept out there," she said "I don't care where a person comes from Ashley Morin went missing in North Battleford in July of 2018 Some other members of Morin's family will also be attending the vigil The family of murdered Saskatoon woman Megan Gallagher will be represented although the family is unable to attend in person They were identified as Megan Gallagher.  Families and supporters of other missing and murdered Indigenous people also plan to take part.  Odgers has about 20 candles for families so far focusing the event on MMIP's families from the Battlefords and surrounding area "My concern is the families of these people why they did this?" she said.   "I think if we can get everybody together it might help some of these families know what the next step is BATTLEFORD — At the recent 2025 Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) convention several staff members from the Town of Battleford were honoured with awards celebrating their service Five individuals received the Meritorious Service Award a recognition bestowed upon staff members who have devoted more than two decades of their careers to serving the community Fire Chief Larry Gabruch has dedicated 41 years to ensuring the safety and well-being of residents has provided 42 years of commitment to preserving and promoting the town’s rich history has contributed 31 years to maintaining and improving the town’s infrastructure who works as a public works grader operator has devoted 32 years of her professional life to supporting the operations of the town’s administration NORTH BATTLEFORD - Two people are facing charges following police arrests after a dramatic police take-down in North Battleford yesterday evening Saskatchewan RCMP officers with the North Battleford Crime Reduction Team – Gang Task Force (CRT-GTF) received a report that a suspect with active warrants related to an ongoing Saskatoon Police Service investigation was travelling in the North Battleford area.  RCMP North Battleford CRT-GTF and Police Dog Services (PDS) officers located the adult male at a business on Railway Ave East in North Battleford officers blocked the suspect vehicle to prevent him from fleeing in it fled from officers and climbed onto the roof of an unrelated vehicle in the parking lot The civilian occupant was safely removed from the vehicle They did not report any physical injuries to police Officers attempted verbal de-escalation techniques with the suspect however the individual was uncooperative and remained on the roof of the vehicle Officers deployed a 40mm extended range impact round and a conducted energy device concurrently. The individual fell from the vehicle and was arrested by RCMP North Battleford CRT-GTF, PDS and Battlefords Detachment officers. See the video that was posted on Wildman's Haven Facebook account. The individual was assessed by EMS at the scene He was then transported to hospital where he was evaluated by medical staff and deemed fit to be released back into RCMP custody and held at Battlefords Detachment.  Officers searched the vehicle the suspect was driving and seized a conducted energy device a small amount of methamphetamine and other evidence of drug trafficking A second adult male – a passenger in the vehicle the suspect was driving – was arrested at a nearby business a 42-year-old man, from Île-à-la-Crosse Both suspects are scheduled to make their first appearance in North Battleford Provincial Court on Jan ReginaNewsHere are the candidates running in the Battlefords-Lloydminster-Meadow Lake ridingBy Caitlin BrezinskiPublished: April 13, 2025 at 4:34PM EDT Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved B.C. moves to speed up energy projects amid growing demand and environmental concerns17 minutes agoVideo2:02 Advocates, families call for coroner's inquest into deaths of Indigenous women, girl18 minutes agoVideo2:44 Duty free shops fear Trump’s trade war will force them out of businessThe National |24 minutes agoTrending NowVideo2:17 Video evidence, NHLer testimony raise questions in world junior sexual assault trialThe National |May 2Video4:45 Trump repeats 51st state taunt as Carney prepares for White House visitThe National |May 5Video11:28 It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem NORTH BATTLEFORD - Update, Feb. 20, 2 p.m.: The North Battleford Fire Department (NBFD) and the office of the provincial Fire Marshall have completed their investigation into Wednesday's house fire at 971-110 Street. Investigators with the North Battleford Fire Department and the office of the provincial Fire Marshall have deemed the cause of Wednesday’s structure fire as "undetermined." The City of North Battleford release indicated the investigation took place earlier Feb. 20 at the residential property located at 971-110th Street in North Battleford. Firefighters from the NBFD were called to blaze before 8 a.m. on Feb. 19, with assistance at the scene from WPD Ambulance, Community Safety Officers, and Battlefords RCMP. A portion of 110th Street was closed for approximately 12 hours on Feb. 19 as crews remained on scene to extinguish the fire. The street was reopened on Wednesday night just before 8 p.m. Officials with the Fire Department have confirmed the structure was unoccupied at the time of the blaze and there were no reported injuries from civilians or emergency responders. Original post, Feb. 19, 4:03 p.m.: The City of North Battleford is advising the North Battleford Fire Department (NBFD) remains on the scene of Wednesday morning’s house fire, located at 971-110 Street in North Battleford. The fire has been mostly extinguished, however firefighters remain on scene this afternoon to extinguish some hot spots, which remain in the structure. Presently, there are no reported injuries to any of the responding emergency services personnel or occupants of the residence. The 900 block of 110 Street remains closed for the time being. Officials with the NBFD will begin an investigation into the cause of the blaze when the structure is considered safe to enter. Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Saskatoon — RCMP are asking the public to help find a 33-year-old woman who went missing after an armed car robbery in North Battleford on Friday morning. Around 5 a.m., Battlefords RCMP were alerted to the robbery on Railway Avenue East. Immediate responders learned a man armed with a gun approached a red Pontiac Grand Prix, threatened the two women inside and stole the car, RCMP said in a news release. Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. One of the women was able to get out of the car without physical injury, but officers were unable to locate the other woman, Leanna Frenchman, and believe she remained inside the car, the release said. “Investigators are concerned for her well-being and continue to actively investigate.” Investigators believe Frenchman is still with the man who stole the car, and that they don’t know each other. The car, a red 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix with Saskatchewan licence plate 186 NSA, was recovered on St. Laurent Drive in North Battleford around 10:30 a.m., police said in an updated release. The suspect and Frenchman weren’t with the car. Officers are patrolling the area as they search for Frenchman. “Saskatchewan RCMP is asking business owners and residents who witnessed suspicious activity or captured home surveillance video in the area of St. Laurent Drive in North Battleford this morning to contact police immediately. We are especially interested if your device captured the red Pontiac Grand Prix sometime this morning.” Frenchman is described as five-foot-six, weighing 105 pounds. She has brown eyes, brown or blonde hair and a scar from the top of her lip to her nose. The suspect is described as a man with a round-shaped face. He was seen wearing a baggy red sweater and jeans. Anyone who has seen her or the car, or who has any information, is asked to contact police at 306-310-7267 or 911 in an emergency. To submit an anonymous tip, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online. This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy memorial donations in memory of Isaac can be directed to NBCHS Isaac Neufeld Scholarship 1791 110 St - Donations can be sent to nbchs.etransfer@lskysd.ca Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium- Trevor Watts Funeral Director.  Isaac Neufeld Service by Eternal Memories