Category Archives: Post to Social
Saskatchewan residents to see power bills rise; SaskPower warns about phone scam
Saskatchewan residents will be paying more for power in the new year.The carbon tax is set to increase Jan. 1 from $20 a tonne to $30. SaskPower spokesperson Joel Cherry explained what the increase wi...
Dec 13, 2019 The Crown-owned power company says bills are set to climb and warning residents about a phone scam. (File Photo/paNOW Staff)
RM of Parkdale advised of privacy breach in Commissioner's report
The Office of the Saskatchewan Information and Privacy Commissioner has notified the Rural Municipality of Parkdale of a privacy breach in a Dec. 5 report after completing an investigation involving t...
Dec 12, 2019 The Office of the Saskatchewan Information and Privacy Commissioner has completed its investigation. (File photo/CKOM News)
Makwa Sahgaiehcan School warmed by Christmas Cards
Students and staff at Makwa Sahgaiehcan School have been inundated with thousands of Christmas cards filled with messages of hope and support in response to the youth crisis. Some of the messages are ...
Dec 12, 2019 Students at Makwa Sahgaiehcan School received thousands of Christmas Cards of Hope from all over the world.(Nicole Reis/meadowlakeNOW Staff)
Public discusses archives, business role at city's latest deliberation meeting
The public had an opportunity to offer feedback on the proposed 2020 budget during the city deliberation meeting Wednesday.The City of North Battleford Historic Archives Committee and the Battlefords ...
Dec 12, 2019 City of North Battleford Historic Archives Committee volunteer chair Bill Wells addresses council during Wednesday's budget deliberation meeting. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
NBCHS junior basketball teams look to stay hot at home tournament this weekend
The North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) junior basketball teams are hosting their annual joint tournament ahead of the Christmas holidays, this weekend at the high school gymnasium. Fea...
Dec 12, 2019 This weekend’s tournament at North Battleford Comprehensive High School will serve as the school’s final basketball action ahead of the Christmas break. The season will resume in early January. (ID 31252151 © Viorel Dudau | Dreamstime.com)
Two new groups performing this year at NBCK Band's Christmas concert
Battleford residents who are looking for a little holiday cheer this weekend can catch an afternoon of Christmas music at the North Battleford City Kinsmen (NBCK) Band hall on Sunday.The NBCK Band's B...
Dec 12, 2019 NBCK Band's Christmas show this Sunday December 15. (File photo/BattlefordsNOW staff)
Andrew Scheer resigns as Conservative leader
Andrew Scheer says he is stepping down as Conservative leader as soon as a successor can be chosen.Scheer addressed the House of Commons briefly at about noon Eastern time, saying leading his party ha...
Dec 12, 2019 (File photo/The Canadian Press)
Local Reeve, Beckman receives road dedication for community service
For those in the the Rural Municipality of Battle River #438, the name Joseph Beckman has become synonymous with the word community.That is why earlier this month, the R.M. held a Road Dedication Cere...
Dec 11, 2019 93-year-old, Joseph Beckman, pictured here at his road dedication ceremony, celebrating his years of service in the local community. (Submitted photo/Betty Johnson)
Tips on keeping property safe while travelling during the holidays
With the Christmas season fast approaching CAA issued a few tips for people who plan to travel during the holidays.It is important to maintain the appearance your household is lived in and not openly ...
Dec 11, 2019 Arming a home or business security system (ID 20513070 © Flynt | Dreamstime.com)
Eagle's Nest Youth Ranch approved to open new youth group home in North Battleford
Eagle's Nest Youth Ranch has received the go ahead to open a new group home for youth in North Battleford.City lawmakers gave their approval for a discretionary land-use application for the residentia...
Dec 11, 2019 Taylor Willsey of Eagle's Nest Youth Ranch makes a presentation at North Battleford council's meeting Monday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)