Category Archives: Post to Social
Premier Scott Moe thanks Cox, talks about hot topic issues during visit to the Battlefords
Premier Scott Moe visited the Battlefords Friday to visit MLA Herb Cox and community leaders on his current provincial tour.Moe said his tour has allowed him to engage with many municipalities and com...
Feb 21, 2020 Outgoing Battlefords MLA Herb Cox, left, and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe shown during Moe's visit to North Battleford Friday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Peck becomes 12-dog Canadian Challenge champion for third time
Just before 5 a.m. this morning Aaron Peck, of Grand Prairie, crossed the finish line to be declared the 2020 Canadian Challenge 12-dog sled race winner. Peck completed the more than 500-kilometre rac...
Feb 21, 2020 Aaron Peck is the winner of the 12-dog Canadian Challenge race. (Canadian Challenge Sled Dog Race/Facebook)
Ben Christensen receives Citizen of the Decade accolade
Ben Christensen has been named as one of the Citizens of the Decade by Discovery Co-op, the North Battlefords Lion's Club and 1050 CJNB. He joins Rob Rongve as the co-winner of this award.Christensen'...
Feb 21, 2020 Ben Christensen is a co-winner of the citizen of the decade award. (Facebook photo/Ben Christensen)
Rob Rongve named as co-winner of citizen of the decade
Rob Rongve has been named as one of the Citizens of the Decade by Discovery Co-op, the North Battlefords Lion's Club and 1050 CJNB. He joins Ben Christiansen as the co-winner of this award.Rongve's no...
Feb 20, 2020 Rob Rongve is a co-winner of the citizen of the decade award. (supplied photo/Rob Rongve)
Albertan wins eight-dog Canadian Challenge race
Connor McMahon of Grand Prairie, Alta., is the winner of the Canadian Challenge eight-dog sled race. He arrived in La Ronge on Wednesday at about 4 p.m. after leaving Elk Ridge the day before. He comp...
Feb 20, 2020 Connor McMahon completed the race is 27 hours and 43 minutes. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Former Saskatchewan teacher charged with sexual assault
A historic sexual assault investigation has resulted in charges against a 57-year-old man.Gerard Loehr has been charged with five counts of sexual assault, and six counts of sexual interference relati...
Feb 20, 2020 (File Photo/paNOW Staff)
Fletcher, Loon-Stewardson shine bright for Stars with year-end award nominations
As the Battlefords North Stars near the end of the regular season and ready themselves for another run to the Canalta Cup, a pair of the team's key cogs have been recognized around the Saskatchewan Ju...
Feb 20, 2020 Quintin Loon-Stewardson (left) and Matthew Fletcher (right) have been integral pieces to the North Stars’ success this season, helping lead the club to a league-best 44-9-2 record. This week the pair were recognized with award nominations for Player of the Year and Defenceman of the Year, respectively. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Peck leads Canadian Challenge sled dog race
The northern lights were dancing as mushers and their sled dog teams made their way through the Boreal forest as part of the Canadian Challenge.Amanda Grant from Unity, Sask. crossed the finish line f...
Feb 19, 2020 Musher Aaron Peck arrives at a rest stop Wednesday during the Canadian Challenge Sled Dog Race. (Facebook/Canadian Challenge)
Moisture discrepancies hurt farmers
The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) is conducting research on grain moisture testers commonly used in the agriculture sector.CGC issued a memorandum on Feb. 3 when concerns were raised about inconsist...
Feb 19, 2020 A common Labtronics grain tester found on many Saskatchewan farms (submitted photo/Andrew Hawrysh)
Atoskewin Success Gathering a time for sharing stories, inspiring others
Cheryl Gopher says her road to success has been a long one. Gopher was one of a number of people who shared their inspiring stories during the Atoskewin Success Gathering in North Battleford this week...
Feb 19, 2020 Cheryl Gopher, a hairstylist apprentice, shares her journey with visitors during the Atoskewin Success Gathering Wednesday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)