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CUPE Local 4747 ratifies new agreement with Living Sky School Division
CUPE Local 4747, the union representing support staff, has ratified a new three-year contract with Living Sky School Division for a total three per cent increase for the Sept. 1, 2019 to Aug. 31, 2022...
Nov 14, 2019 Living Sky School Division board member and bargaining committee Chair Ron Kowalchuk, centre left, and CUPE Local 4747 president Brenda Cubbon, centre right, sign a new three-year agreement on Nov. 13. (submitted photo/Shannon Lessard)
A piece of Canadian history on display at Western Development Museum
Battlefords residents have the chance to experience an important part of Canadian history at the Western Development Museum.A new travelling exhibit called One Canada: Diefenbaker's Vision is currentl...
Nov 14, 2019 The John Diefenbaker House in Prince Albert. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Coming off gold medal showing at districts, NBCHS senior girls look for volleyball glory at provincials
The North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) Vikings senior girls volleyball team has been a force all season long, and will look to continue that trend as the team makes their way to provin...
Nov 14, 2019 The senior girls Vikings have enjoyed great success this season, coming off a districts championship. The team will now look to build on their momentum as a contender on the provincial stage. (submitted photo/Stephen Neufeld)
City encourages property owners to replace their old lead service lines
Property owners who still have old lead lines for their water service to their homes may want to look into the City of North Battleford's line replacement offer.Director of Operations Stewart Schafer ...
Nov 14, 2019 North Battleford city council discussed the city's lead pipe replacement program at its recent meeting. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
North Stars fall 6-4 in tussle with Terriers
Every dog has its day, and for the Yorkton Terriers, theirs was Wednesday night in the Battlefords.It was as much a game of tug-of-war as it was hockey Wednesday night, as the Terriers narrowly edged ...
Nov 14, 2019 Terriers’ goaltender, Ryan Ouellette made 29 stops on the night including several key saves at big moments for his team, to help lead Yorkton to victory in the Battlefords. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
City mulls over details of draft proposal for new taxi, ride-share bylaw
North Battleford lawmakers mulled over some of the details for a draft proposal for a new bylaw for taxi and ride-share organizations, such as Uber or Lyft, during Tuesday's meeting.Council ultimately...
Nov 13, 2019 Brenda Longley, on behalf of Crown Cab's owners and its drivers, appeared before council as a delegation Tuesday to discuss the city's proposed bylaw changes. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Latest SHA announcement grants Warman, Estevan AAA teams, removes Beardy's and Notre Dame Argos
The Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League (SMAAAHL) will look a bit different for the 2020/2021 hockey season.The Saskatchewan Hockey Association (SHA) announced on Tuesday, Nov. 12 the league will re...
Nov 13, 2019 Beardy's Blackhawks (black) and the Tisdale Trojans (white) battle during their series in the 2019 SMAAAHL Playoffs. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)
Stars look to muzzle Terriers on the hunt for 16th straight
Riding the wave of 15-straight victories, the Battlefords North Stars return to action Wednesday night at the Civic Centre looking to make it 16, as the team will welcome the Yorkton Terriers to town....
Nov 13, 2019 Stars’ forward, Matthias Urbanski enters play Wednesday riding a five-game point streak, having picked up five goals, seven points over the span. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Council approves holiday schedule for city facilities open to the public
Anyone who is planning to access the City of North Battleford's facilities over the holidays will want to keep in mind the early closing times. Council approved the holiday hours at its meeting Tuesda...
Nov 13, 2019 The City of North Battleford will be closing public facilities early for the holiday season. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Developer planning parking lot for 110 Street site
There should be some new development on 110 Street across from the mini plazas in the near future.As recommended by administration, North Battleford council approved a land sale at its meeting Monday ...
Nov 13, 2019 North Battleford Mayor Ryan Bater shown at a recent meeting. Council approved a land sale for a property at 110 St. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)