Category Archives: Battlefords

Remembering Ray Mitsuing: A CPCA legend on and off the track
With the news of Ray Mitsuing's recent passing, local drivers from the Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association (CPCA) are sharing their memories and stories remembering Loon Lake's legendary Chuc...
May 01, 2024

Breaking down systemic racism involves long-term work
Change won't happen overnight. That's one of the messages people heard who took part in an anti-racism workshop in North Battleford today, April 30. The event called the Anti-Racism Collective Project...
Apr 30, 2024

North Stars’ Blake commits to Royal Military College of Canada
Battlefords North Stars forward, Brad Blake has announced his commitment to the Royal Military College of Canada Paladins for the next chapter in his hockey career, this fall. For Blake, the commitmen...
Apr 30, 2024

Update: Rollover near Witchekan Lake First Nation
Update: Late Tuesday afternoon, battlefordsNOW received an email from RCMP clarifying that the driver of the vehicle was not deceased as previously reported. They added "Saskatchewan RCMP media relati...
Apr 30, 2024

TheatreFest wraps up in Battlefords with night of winners
TheatreFest Saskatchewan was a big hit in the Battlefords..The week long event wrapped up at the Dekker Centre Saturday night with the last play in the competition, and awards to follow. Nena Hawkes, ...
Apr 29, 2024

N.B. Kinsmen Rodeo features large crowds, local talent
North Battleford's Access Communications Centre was rocking over the weekend with bucking broncs, country music, and capacity crowds at the 52nd Annual North Battleford Kinsmen Rodeo, held Friday thro...
Apr 29, 2024

North Battleford woman shows she's all heart for upcoming speaking engagement at Legislative Assembly
Four and a half years ago, Brenda Hildebrand "wasn't feeling the greatest." After many trips to Battlefords Union Hospital, she was sent to Saskatoon after numerous tests, she had the answer: cardiomy...
Apr 29, 2024

'Listen to Dis' group plans event focusing on living with disabilities
A non-profit arts group based in Regina is touring the province to give a free show focusing on living with disabilities.Community Arts Organization "Listen to Dis" will be in the Battlefords on May 6...
Apr 26, 2024

North Stars relish opportunity to host SJHL Hall of Fame
Just a year after hosting a special 50th Anniversary celebration, the Battlefords North Stars will again hold a special milestone event this summer, as hosts of the 2024 SJHL Hall of Fame Induction Ce...
Apr 26, 2024

Volunteer firefighters spring training session on this weekend
People in North Battleford will see more fire trucks and firefighters this weekend as well as some more smoke. But they shouldn't be concerned, as the North Battleford Fire Dept. will be hosting the S...
Apr 25, 2024