Category Archives: Post to Social
Premier thanks Saskatchewan for COVID-19 efforts ahead of phased approach to normality
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe delivered a strong message of thanks to the public Wednesday evening recounting how far the province had come in combatting the COVID-19 pandemic. And, while he said he ...
Apr 22, 2020 Premier Scott Moe addressed the people of Saskatchewan Wednesday evening (Facebook/Government of Saskatchewan)
WATCH NOW: Premier addresses province
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, broadcasting from his office in the Legislative building, addresses the province about the progress made through the COVID-19 pandemic.This address comes before an anno...
Apr 22, 2020 ID 90980509 © Ryan Friesen | Dreamstime.com
Former Battlefords Star, Beckman shines bright for WHL honours
For Spokane Chiefs forward, Adam Beckman, the 2019-20 season was one he likely won't soon forget. At just 18 years of age, Beckman finished the season leading all Western Hockey League (WHL) players w...
Apr 22, 2020 Former Battlefords Stars standout, Adam Beckman has continued to turn heads at the Major Junior level. This season Beckman led all Western Hockey League players with 48 goals, 107 points. (Larry Brunt/Spokane Chiefs Facebook)
Province rejects LLRIB's letter for restriction to alcohol sales
The provincial government rejected a letter by the Lac La Ronge Indian Band aimed at restricting the sale of alcohol.That's according to Chief Tammy Cook-Searson, who said a letter was sent March 31 t...
Apr 22, 2020 The province has no plans to restrict the sale of alcohol. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Government announces tentative deal with teachers
There appears to be deal between the government and the province's teachers.The Ministry of Education announced Wednesday afternoon the Government-Trustee Bargaining Committee and the Teachers' Bargai...
Apr 22, 2020 (file photo)
‘Something truly special’: Klimosko honoured by CJHL nomination
There soon may not be enough room on the shelf for all of Brayden Klimosko's awards and accomplishments. Since taking the reigns as head coach and general manager of the Battlefords North Stars, ahead...
Apr 22, 2020 Since joining the Stars prior to the fall of 2018, no other coach in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) has won more games than Brayden Klimosko. He led his team to a league-best, 80-24-12 record over the two years. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
City deterring recreational gatherings
Los Angeles fills Venice Skate Park with sand amid #CoronavirusOutbreak pic.twitter.com/DSWyRGpx5k— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) April 18, 2020 This video of city workers filling a Los Angeles ska...
Apr 22, 2020 The City of North Battleford has barriers and other measures in place to deter gatherings that could break social distancing protocols, such as filling the Rotary Skate Park with sand and shale. (Josh Ryan/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Six new cases of COVID-19 all in northern Saskatchewan
There are six new cases of COVID-19 in the province with one new case in the North and five in the Far North. As of April 22, the provincial case total is now at 326, with 61 of them considered active...
Apr 22, 2020 The coronavirus. (Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota/Twitter)
RCMP make cocaine seizure near Maidstone
The Saskatchewan RCMP Roving Traffic Unit made a cocaine seizure and arrest following a registration check on a vehicle near Maidstone.On April 16, 2020, at approximately 3 p.m. the Roving Traffic Uni...
Apr 22, 2020 Saskatchewan RCMP Roving Traffic Unit made a large cocaine seizure, (supplied photo/RCMP)
City scaling back Parks Services
A lack of activity in public spaces means an adjustment for city employees and the cost of services.Administration for the City of North Battleford brought forward the Parks Services Plan for dealing ...
Apr 21, 2020 The City is planning to maintain parks and other areas on a modified schedule. (submitted photo/City of North Battleford)