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Pride committee planning fundraiser gala to support new LGBTQ drop-in centre
Battlefords Pride has a plan to start a new drop-in centre for LGBTQ people in the area as early as next spring or summer. Bobbisue Thompson, the committee's president, said the group started working ...
Dec 23, 2019 The Battlefords Pride committee is planning to open a drop-in centre to create a safe space for the LGBTQ community. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
A few safety tips for holiday travellers from SGI
Whether you're braving the roads to get in some last minute shopping or driving hours away to spend time with family, you need to be prepared for winter conditions on Saskatchewan roadways. With that ...
Dec 23, 2019 SGI is encouraging the public to drive safely and smartly this holiday season. (ID 106757753 © Radila Radilova | Dreamstime.com)
Battlefords musical prodigy Knutson grateful for community's support
Battlefords musician Cole Knutson is sending a message of thanks to his community this Christmas for enabling him to study piano at the prestigious Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, U.K. ...
Dec 23, 2019 Battlefords musical prodigy Cole Knutson is making progress in his studies at the prestigious Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, England. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Body of unidentified woman discovered on Hwy 102
An unidentified woman has been found dead along Hwy 102. Her body was discovered around 5:30 a.m. Monday about 8 kilometres north of La Ronge. Police said its an Indigenous woman who appears to be bet...
Dec 23, 2019 The body was discovered Monday morning on Hwy 102, north of La Ronge. (file photo/larongeNOW )
Looking back: Interesting people, outstanding stories from 2019
The Battlefords has always been a mosaic of interesting people. Here is a highlight of some of the outstanding stories and achievements from 2019. Man vs. beast: The catch of a lifetime July 14, 2019 ...
Dec 23, 2019 There was no shortage of excitement in the Battlefords’ community in 2019, with many great achievements and wild stories. (File photos/battlefordsNOW)
Man remains at large after officer dragged by vehicle
An RCMP constable from the La Loche detachment suffered injuries after being dragged by a vehicle on Hwy 155 south of La Loche. It happened Saturday night around 8 p.m. The officer was speaking with t...
Dec 23, 2019 Colin Lemaigre remains at large. (submitted photo/RCMP)
Conservatives postpone policy convention to focus on organizing leadership race
OTTAWA - The federal Conservatives say they're postponing a policy convention that had been scheduled for mid-April to allow more time to organize an upcoming leadership race. The party announced the ...
Dec 22, 2019
Mealshare: a Canadian initiative helping fight youth hunger
Making a difference, one meal at a time.That is the approach of Mealshare, a Canadian initiative that has served over 3.4 million meals to hungry youth in need. In November, the organization partnered...
Dec 22, 2019 Mealshare’s partnership with A&W Canada over the month of November helped provide 32,000 meals to young people in need across the province. (Submitted photo/Derek Juno)
The Rock's Ball Breaker contest wraps up with big winner
It was a great day for one lucky winner as well as the Food Bank and Empty Stocking Bank.The 93.3 The Rock Christmas Ball Breaker contest wrapped up at Frazer's No Frills grocery store in North Battle...
Dec 21, 2019 Jim Pattison Broadcast Group program director Nic Fransoo, left, awards Alice Loweryson the winner of the 93.3 The Rock's Ball Breaker contest Friday. (Kelly Bitner/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Twinkle Tour sees strong attendance in second year
The popular Holiday Twinkle Tour once again saw a great turnout of participants in the guided tour of some of the best decorated homes in the Battlefords.About 160 vehicles participated in the event t...
Dec 21, 2019 The best decorated home award winner. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)