Category Archives: Post to Social
Scheer's resignation tips party into internal war over school tuition payments
OTTAWA - Signs began to emerge Friday that the coming race to replace outgoing Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer will be an acid test for whether social conservatives have a place in the Conserva...
Dec 15, 2019
Warrants for arrest following armed robbery in N.B.
Two males have been charged and are wanted following a robbery in North Battleford on Saturday.According to a media release from Battlefords RCMP, at 9:30 a.m. police responded to the 900 block of 110...
Dec 15, 2019 Skylar Pooyak (Submitted photo/ Battlefords RCMP)
Bombers explode for double digits, defeat Stars 10-1 in NB
Following an intense back and forth showdown Friday between the two sides, the Flin Flon Bombers bounced back from their 3-2 defeat, to explode for 10 at the NB Civic Centre, defeating the Battlefords...
Dec 14, 2019 It was a frustrating night at the Civic Centre for the Battlefords North Stars Saturday. Although in the grand scheme, the Bombers’ victory settles the proverbial score, as the Stars defeated Flin Flon 10-3 in the opening matchup of the season-series, back on Sept. 24. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
P.A. hosts NSTA Fur Table
Trappers from all over the North were in Prince Albert on Saturday for the Northern Saskatchewan Trappers Association (NSTA) Fur Table.Five buyers were on location looking to make purchases and organi...
Dec 14, 2019 A potential buyer takes a look at a few skins at the NSTA Fur Table in Prince Albert. (Ian Gustafson/paNOW Staff)
Project Poinsettia brings cheer to those in care over holidays
Many care homes and health care centres enjoyed a special early Christmas gift Friday.In the spirit of the season, radio station Q98 and dozens of local businesses gifted them with beautiful red and w...
Dec 14, 2019 Q98 staff and a number of project sponsors deliver dozens of fresh poinsettia plants as a gift to patients at Battlefords Union Hospital Friday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
North Stars look for weekend sweep in round two vs. Bombers
Following a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Flin Flon Bombers Friday night at the Civic Centre, the Battlefords North Stars will return to their home barn for round two against the Bombers Saturday, lo...
Dec 14, 2019 Pictured here: Stars’ forward, Rylan Nivon (#23) battles for space in front with Bombers’ blue liner, Dane Hirst (#16). The weekend double-header between the Battlefords North Stars and Flin Flon Bombers has brought with it a playoff like intensity that should only continue Saturday evening at the Civic Centre. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Stars snap skid, bounce back with 3-2 win over Bombers
The Battlefords North Stars snapped their four-game losing skid in style Friday, rebounding for a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Flin Flon Bombers at the Civic Centre. For the Stars, the win serves as...
Dec 14, 2019 Stars’ teammates congratulate goaltender Austin Schwab, following the 18-year-old’s 35 save performance Friday to backstop his team to victory, 3-2 over the Flin Flon Bombers. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Accused in Tiki Laverdiere case receive large amount of evidence Crown will use to prosecute
Four of eight charged in the homicide investigation connected to the death of Tiki Brook-Lyn Laverdiere returned to court Friday with some receiving substantial additoinal Crown disclosure. Jesse Sang...
Dec 13, 2019 Edmonton woman Tiki Laverdiere, 25, was last seen in North Battleford. (supplied photo/Battlefords RCMP)
Stars welcome Bombers to town as league’s top two teams collide
After nearly a full week since their last game, the Battlefords North Stars will return to action Friday night against the Flin Flon Bombers at the Civic Centre. The first of back-to-back meetings thi...
Dec 13, 2019 Friday’s showdown at the Civic Centre will feature a number of prominent matchups, as the high-flying Bombers, led by Alec Malo and company will battle it out with a stalwart Stars’ defence, captained by Matthew Fletcher. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Widow sues child and family services agency for wrongful death
Cora Laich, who's husband Simon Grant was murdered in La Ronge in April 2017, is suing the Lac La Ronge Indian Band Child and Family Services Agency Inc. for wrongful death caused by negligence.A stat...
Dec 13, 2019 Cora Laich and her late husband Simon Grant. (Submitted photo/Cora Laich)