Category Archives: Community

The Rock’s Ball Breaker smashes hunger, raises over $20K
For two weeks, listeners to 93.3 The Rock have been asked to drop off donations of cash or soup to help the Battleford District Food and Resource Centre as part of the annual Ball Breaker fundraiser. ...
Dec 21, 2018

The Lighthouse puts call out for bowls, cups and glasses
When Battlefords area residents are busy making their preparations for the holidays they may want to keep the local Lighthouse shelter in mind. The Lighthouse Serving the Battlefords is asking for don...
Dec 21, 2018

New Gold Horse Casino in Lloydminster officially opens
There was a big celebration at the Gold Horse Casino in Lloydminster Thursday when the new entertainment venue opened its doors for the first time in a special ceremony. The development came abou...
Dec 21, 2018

La Ronge chosen as RCMP pilot project site to reduce gang activity
The Saskatchewan RCMP have initiated a pilot project in La Ronge called End Gang Life, which will be expanded provincially if proven effective. That's according to community program officer, Alex Turc...
Dec 20, 2018

North Stars mid-season roster reflection: part two
Part two of our North Stars’ mid-season reflection, features the remaining 13 names on the Stars’ roster; part one was published Wednesday at 4 p.m. and can be seen here: https://battlefor...
Dec 20, 2018

P.A.-area forestry worker rushed to hospital with "serious injuries": Parkland Ambulance
battlefordsNOW has learned a worker at Aallcann Wood Suppliers Inc. was rushed to hospital Wednesday after getting his arm caught in a piece of machinery. The Prince Albert Fire Departm...
Dec 20, 2018

BATC reports a successful year at AGM
The year has been a good one for Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs (BATC) and its members based on the BATC’s annual general meeting in North Battleford Wednesday. The BATC representing seve...
Dec 20, 2018

WPD cramming ambulances with toys for the holidays
Toys were piled high behind Jessica Stephens as she stood in the foyer of Walmart Wednesday for the final day of WPD's Cram the Ambulance event in support of the Empty Stocking Fund. For over a decade...
Dec 19, 2018

North Stars mid-season roster reflection part one
The Battlefords North Stars are 19-9-6 through their first 34 games heading into the Christmas break, riding the strength of a three-game winning streak. The team's 44 points have the black and silver...
Dec 19, 2018

Christmas weather outlook is fair for the travelling season
With the holiday season now upon us, many people will be hitting the road to visit family and friends throughout the next couple weeks. Our temperatures over the past few weeks have been quite mild, b...
Dec 19, 2018