Category Archives: Community

Bouncy castles need to be properly certified, inspected: Province
It’s the fun fair and festival season but be careful about who is supplying and running the bouncy castle. It’s important organizers of public and commercial events have a proper...
Jun 29, 2018

The end of an an era: Betty Speed retires after 27 years
A familiar face at the radio station and battlefordsNOW will soon be saying goodbye. Betty Speed, who worked at CJNB for 27 years, is retiring today after her long career in the sales department. Bett...
Jun 29, 2018

New mural gets financial boost
North Battleford neighbours in the Meighen Crescent area have put their talents and energies together to create a new street mural. The City of North Battleford assisted with the project by providing ...
Jun 28, 2018

Interval House pleased with funding for upgrades
Battlefords Interval House was one of a number of emergency shelters in the province to benefit from funding through a joint federal and provincial government funding program. The governments of Canad...
Jun 28, 2018

Ness Creek fixed-roof venue nearly ready for winter use
An important milestone in the construction of the Jack Millikin Centre at Ness Creek, near Big River, will be reached in the coming months A $70,000 donation from the Co-op Communi...
Jun 28, 2018

Dekker Centre has a new general manager
The Dekker Centre’s board announced Kali Weber was selected as the new general manager for the performing arts centre, starting Aug. 20. Weber will be replacing Moe McGuinty, who is retiring aft...
Jun 28, 2018

Last chance to get early bird tickets for Stars
If you're planning on getting season tickets for the North Stars for this upcoming season, now is the time to buy. The early bird ticket prices are set to end on July 1, but there is still time to pic...
Jun 28, 2018

Battlefords Disc Golf Club preparing for Tournament
The Battlefords Disc Golf Club is getting set for their 2018 Canada Day Disc Golf Tournament. The tournament starts at 10 a.m. on Canada Day, and will see a wide variety of players out competing. Evan...
Jun 28, 2018

Chumak Way cycling tour ready to roll through Battlefords
The Chumak Way peace cycling tour will be rolling through the Battlefords in just a few days. The cyclists, who are Ukranian war veterans, are travelling 10,000 kilometers across the United States and...
Jun 27, 2018

MP Falk’s office officially opens to constituents
Constituents in the federal riding of the Battlefords now have a place where they can voice their concerns with their Member of Parliament. Rosemarie Falk, who was elected almost seven months ago, off...
Jun 27, 2018