Category Archives: Community
Local tow truck driver implores public to slow down following close call
It was a close call for a local tow truck driver on Saturday. Tanner Stevenson, who is a tow truck driver based at Lashberg Towing, was hooking his winch to a vehicle in the ditch, and when he started...
Jan 14, 2019
Visiting international teams reflect on North Battleford experience
While many spectators are at the Civic Centre and in the Battlefords for the 2019 Meridian Canadian Open, there are also 10 teams from outside of the Great White North. Seven women's teams along with ...
Jan 13, 2019
North Stars deposit big win against Millionaires
The Battlefords North Stars defeated the Melville Millionaires 5-2 Saturday night in Melville to mark the team's second-straight win by a 5-2 score in as many nights. After just a single-goal first pe...
Jan 12, 2019
Quarterfinals conclude on men's side, four sent packing including Mouat
It took an extra end for Sweden's Niklas Edin to defeat Scotland's Bruce Mouat in the men's quarterfinals this afternoon at the Civic Centre. It was a back and forth affair throughout the matchup, but...
Jan 12, 2019
Strong show of support at Ashley Morin vigil
Despite frigid temperatures and a wind chill making it feel more like -24C, the community came together Friday night for a candlelight vigil at North Battleford Library Park to raise awareness for mis...
Jan 12, 2019
Young fiddler accomplished beyond his years
Jordan Daniels is a 16 year old fiddler from Mistawasis First Nation who has achieved much on the fiddle scene despite his young age. "It's taken me a lot a places, I think the farthest it’s eve...
Jan 12, 2019
North Stars hope for payoff in showdown with Millionaires
Less than 24 hours after defeating the Yorkton Terriers 5-2 in Yorkton, the Battlefords North Stars will continue the back-half of their weekend road trip. Awaiting the Stars is a hungry Melville Mill...
Jan 12, 2019
UPDATE: Missing Maidstone woman found deceased
A woman who was reported missing Thursday from south of Maidstone has been found dead. Amanda Michayluk was found in a farmer’s field by civilians who were assisting with the search and res...
Jan 12, 2019
Waskesiu makes early preparations for fire season
Parks Canada employees are getting an early start preparing for the fire season in Prince Albert National Park. Dustin Guedo, an ecologist with Parks Canada, told paNOW several projects are ...
Jan 12, 2019
North Stars prove Terriers' bark worse than bite
The Battlefords North Stars defeated the Yorkton Terriers 5-2 Friday night at Farrell Agencies Arena to snap a three-game losing skid, and usher in their first win of 2019. Between the pipes, Chad Dur...
Jan 11, 2019