Category Archives: Post to Social
NB Table Tennis club to host inaugural open tournament
Since first opening their doors in 2018, the North Battleford Table Tennis Club has continued to gain momentum, becoming one of the fastest growing sporting pastimes in the region.Due to the expanding...
Feb 05, 2020 The North
Battleford Table Tennis Club will host their first open tournament later this
month at École Elementary School. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
La Ronge homicide suspect arrested in P.A.
After evading police for weeks, one of the accused in the Sheena Billette homicide investigation was arrested yesterday.Members of the Prince Albert Police Service arrested Charlie Napthalie Charles, ...
Feb 05, 2020 Police issued this photo of Charlie Napthalie Charles when they requested the public to supply any information on his whereabouts. (Supplied photo/RCMP)
SUMA highlights: Sacichawasihc agreement award; resolution on PST
It was an exciting time at the Annual Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) convention this week. The Sacichawasihc Relationship Agreement partners were honoured with first place in the...
Feb 04, 2020 The City of North Battleford, the Town of Battleford, and five area First Nations were awarded for the Sacichawasihc Relationship Agreement in a special ceremony at SUMA's convention Tuesday. SUMA also passed a number of resolutions this week to help municipalities in the province. (submitted photo/City of North Battleford)
Battlefords Pride members pleased with support for fundraiser gala
Battlefords Pride members were pleased to see their fundraiser gala was a success.While blustery weather with snow and freezing rain made for poor driving, many people still managed to attend the even...
Feb 04, 2020 Battlefords Pride held a formal fundraiser gala Saturday to help raise funds for an LGBT safe space in the community. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
A look back at the 20s in 2020
Battlefords area history buffs will kick off their 2020 with a look back at the 1920s at the Discovery Mall's latest event from Feb. 6 to 8. The City of North Battleford Historic Archives Volunteer Co...
Feb 04, 2020 The 20s in 2020 event is coming to the Discovery Co-op Mall Feb. 6 and 8. (supplied photo/Terry Lumsden)
RCMP looking for suspects after break and enter, attempted robbery in Macklin
Unity RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in locating three men who broke into a local Macklin business last week and attempted to steal from the ATM inside. The incident occurred on Jan. 27, at ...
Feb 04, 2020 Three men attempted to break into an ATM in a Macklin business Jan. 27. (submitted photo/Unity RCMP)
Police investigating after body found on Thunderchild First Nation
Members of the Turtleford RCMP detachment are investigating after a deceased man was located in an open field on the Thunderchild First Nation. Police received the complaint on Feb. 2 around 6 p.m.The...
Feb 04, 2020 (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Battlefords officials presenting at SUMA convention this week
Battlefords officials will be present at the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) Convention in Regina this week. Mayor Ryan Bater said the city will be among the presenters discussing...
Feb 03, 2020 North Battleford Mayor Ryan Bater is attending the SUMA convention in Regina this week. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Screening for coronavirus part of local paramedics' day
Unlike past winters, this year those calling 911 for flu-like symptoms will be asked additional questions as dispatchers screen for the new coronavirus. The new protocol came into effect across Saskat...
Feb 03, 2020 Parkland ambulance and other paramedic services across Saskatchewan have protocols in place to contend with potential coronavirus cases. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Lieutenant-governor visits residents at North Battleford care home
It was a busy day at Harwood Manor Saturday when Saskatchewan Lt.-Gov. Russ Mirasty visited the facility to meet residents.Mirasty was joined by his wife Donna as well as North Battleford Mayor Ryan B...
Feb 03, 2020 Saskatchewan lieutenant-governor Russ Mirasty, front left, tours Harwood Manor in North Battleford Saturday. He is shown with the home administrator Sharon Meena, front right, along with his wife Donna, centre, and Mayor Ryan Bater, back. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)