Category Archives: Post to Social
The Weather Network comes out with Spring prediction for Central Saskatchewan
Following a winter that lacked consistent cold, Central Saskatchewan residents are getting a glimpse at what is to come in the next three months.The Weather Network released its weather predictions fo...
Feb 27, 2020 (Ronald Quaroni/paNOW Staff)
Shorthanded Stars fall 6-1 in Humboldt to close season-series with Broncos
The Battlefords North Stars fell 6-1 to the Broncos in Humboldt Wednesday, in the final matchup of the season-series between the two sides. Reid Arnold led the way for the Broncos with a two-goal outi...
Feb 26, 2020 Stars’ goaltender, Austin Schwab, stopped 54-of-60 Broncos’ shots Wednesday night at the Elgar Petersen Arena. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Boys and Girls Clubs show support for Pink Shirt Day with message of kindness
KIds attending the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Battlefords Wednesday each made a personal commitment not to tolerate bullies to recognize Pink Shirt Day.Executive Director Nicole Combres said the club...
Feb 26, 2020 The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Battlefords program staff celebrate Pink Shirt Day Wednesday. (Submitted photo/ Nicole Combres)
Top of the heap: North Stars’ Klimosko named SJHL Coach of the Year
Since opening night of the 2018-19 season, no Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) coach has won more games than the 79 of North Stars' bench boss, Brayden Klimosko. Following a league championshi...
Feb 26, 2020 Stars’ coach, Brayden Klimosko already has a league championship and regular season pennant under his belt in two seasons since joining the North Stars, as the native of Humboldt, Sask., added Coach of the Year credentials to his resume Wednesday. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Graffiti crackdown blitz, security camera registry all part of city's safety efforts
North Battleford council had an opportunity this week to get an update on the work of the city's community safety initiatives as well as the regional partnership developed through the Sacichawasihc Re...
Feb 26, 2020 North Battleford Community Safety Coordinator Herb Sutton gives council an update on many safety projects happening in the community. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Shorthanded Stars make final trip to Humboldt in likely playoff preview
With the regular season schedule quickly winding to a close, the Battlefords North Stars will take to the ice Wednesday for their third-final game of the year, taking on the division rival Broncos in ...
Feb 26, 2020 Stars’ forward, Ryland McNinch has played some of his best hockey of late for the Battlefords, and will be among those counted on heavily for the team Wednesday night, as the Stars will head into their matchup with Humboldt shorthanded due to a rash of injuries. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
'Offering something different': She-NANIGANS carving out niche with local entertainment focus
Since first opening their doors earlier this month, the She-NANIGANS performing arts venue is quickly earning a reputation for its diverse acts and local flavour. From Saskatchewan-made liquor cocktai...
Feb 25, 2020 Heidi Munro and Soul Sensation performed opening weekend at She-NANAGINS. (Facebook/She-NANIGANS)
Crime prevention committee suggests summer Farmers' Market, more lighting for the downtown
A downtown Farmers' Market in the summer and more lighting downtown. These were some of the crime prevention committee suggestions in the latest report offered to council. City council heard a present...
Feb 25, 2020 Junior Planner Brett Kitchen, left, and City Planner Ryan Mackrell shown at council's meeting Monday. They presented a report on Downtown North Battleford Improvement Initiatives proposed by a crime prevention committee during their presentation. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
SGI encouraging drivers to turn on their lights
Turn on your lights.A caller into the northeastNOW newsroom Tuesday morning said she almost struck two vehicles during some snowy weather because their lights were not on.Saskatchewan Government Insur...
Feb 25, 2020 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)
City waives neighbourhood block party fee for 2020
It may be only February but in a few months it will be neighbourhood block party time again.As a bonus, anyone or any group interested in hosting a block party this year won't have to pay an administr...
Feb 25, 2020 Deputy Mayor Kelli Hawtin shown at council's meeting Monday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)