Category Archives: Community
N.B. approves mini-mall, deliberates over tax incentive
Area residents will soon see a new mini-mall taking shape in North Battleford. North Battleford City Hall approved a discretionary land use application request to develop a strip mall, or&nb...
Sep 11, 2018
Local teacher to host talk about Southern Hemisphere trek
A former community school teacher will soon be coming back to North Battleford to share her stories and experiences from her travels - a lesson that learning doesn’t stop when you step foot out ...
Sep 10, 2018
Snow expected for La Ronge and other northern communities
Parts of northern Saskatchewan, including La Ronge, could experience snowfall as early as Wednesday, and areas around the northeast and northwest will see precipitation and frost in the forecast as we...
Sep 10, 2018
Flat Track Racing a weekend highlight despite smaller crowds
Despite a smaller than usual attendance this year, the Battlefords Flat Track Racing event held over the weekend was a success once again. Running Saturday and Sunday at the North Battleford ex...
Sep 10, 2018
Broncos crash victim’s mom calls for mandatory bus seatbelts
Her son Stephen died in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash five months ago - now Tricia Wack is calling on people across Canada to Buckle up for the Broncos while riding buses. Wack published a speci...
Sep 10, 2018
BOB Awards Gala coming to the Gold Eagle Casino
The BOB Awards gala is just around the corner, and the event aims to recognize the best of the best in the Battlefords. The second annual event will be held at the Gold Eagle Casino Event Centre on Se...
Sep 10, 2018
Cody Duhaime Memorial Walk sees strong support
Family and area residents taking part in the Cody Duhaime Memorial Walk in Meota raised more than $20,000 Sunday for mental health awareness and suicide prevention. Cody Duhaime passed away in 2...
Sep 10, 2018
'Job action' possible by Sept. 26 if postal workers approve strike mandate
OTTAWA - Canadians will find out as early as today whether they’ll face a possible strike later this month by mail carriers and plant workers at Canada Post. Those workers, who have increasingly...
Sep 10, 2018
Back to the ‘60s fundraiser returns
Because the Back to the 60s event was so well received when it was held in Meota in August, organizers have decided to hold an encore presentation this fall on Nov. 3. The funds raised will once...
Sep 07, 2018
Disc golf competition coming to Battlefords
The second-annual Gold Eagle Open is coming to the Battlefords. Evan Zimmer, founder of the Battlefords Disc Golf Club, and tournament director for the event, explained to battlefordsNOW how the sport...
Sep 07, 2018