Category Archives: Post to Social
Blaine Lake RCMP lay charges in alleged fraud and identity theft case
A 27-year-old Blaine Lake woman is facing charges following a police investigation in an alleged fraud and identity theft case.Blaine Lake RCMP initially responded on Nov. 17 after receiving informati...
Nov 20, 2019 Blaine Lake RCMP laid charges in an alleged fraud and identity theft case. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Saskatchewan toughens penalties for distracted driving
Those who use their phones behind the wheel in Saskatchewan should prepare for their wallets to get a lot lighter - the provincial government is beefing up its distracted driving laws.On Tuesday, the ...
Nov 20, 2019 (Government of Saskatchewan handout)
Town to provide letter of support for local local wildlife rehabilitator
Battleford council authorized the town to write a letter of support for a local wildlife rehabilitator.Council heard during Monday's meeting for about the last six years the local expert, Jim Krentz, ...
Nov 19, 2019 These feathered friends that needed help were cared for by the local wildlife rehabilitator in the Battleford area last year. (submitted photo/Jim Krentz)
Town supports Concern for Youth grant request
Battleford lawmakers are continuing with their support for Battlefords Concern For Youth (CFY), and once again committing $8,000 for the year ahead.Executive Director Dani Williams made a presentation...
Nov 19, 2019 Battlefords Concern For Youth Executive Director Dani Williams gives a presentation at the Town of Battleford council's meeting Monday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Coats for Kids initiative looks to share the warmth this season
As the days get shorter and the cold increases this winter season, the Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre and Battlefords Boys and Girls Club are looking to share the warmth with their wint...
Nov 19, 2019 The Share the Warmth Winter Clothing Recycling Project has become a stable of the season in the Battlefords. Last year the program helped provide over 200 winter jackets to those in need. (submitted photo/Erin Katerynych)
Hockey Canada rebrands minor hockey
As of this weekend, Hockey Canada is planning to scrap traditional division names in minor hockey in favour of age-specific classifications across the country.The move was done in part, to simplify th...
Nov 19, 2019 (File Photo/ ID 139058126 © Vaclav Sonnek | Dreamstime.com)
A program to get holiday party goers home safe is back for another year in the Battlefords.
Holiday party season is right around the corner and Battlefords residents will be happy to hear Operation Red Nose is back for another year.Now entering its eleventh year, Operation Red Nose is a desi...
Nov 19, 2019 The Operation Red Nose Team for 2018 (supplied photo/David Schell)
Town still putting final wrapping on proposed budget
Battleford residents will soon have an opportunity to see the town's proposed budget for 2020 which it plans to present before Christmas. The town expects to release the first draft to the public in t...
Nov 19, 2019 Mayor Ames Leslie shown at a prior council meeting. The Town of Battleford is getting closer to releasing its proposed new budget for the year ahead. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
JPII senior boys clinch regional championship, will host provincials
The John Paul II Collegiate (JPII) Crusaders senior boys volleyball team gave their hometown crowd a weekend to remember as the team clinched their title as 4A Boys West regionals champions.The tourna...
Nov 18, 2019 The JPII senior boys volleyball team has been a force as the season has progressed. After a dominating effort in its home gym at regionals, the team will now look to repeat the feat once more on the provincial stage. (submitted photo/Shelly Fransoo)
Coyotes cash cows for Sask. trappers
Saskatchewan fur trappers are anticipating another strong year thanks to a healthy coyote population and a continued demand for prairie pelts worldwide."I anticipate at this early stage in the season,...
Nov 18, 2019 (File photo/ID 154985844 © David Tadevosian | Dreamstime.com)