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Former Battleford principal looks back on Saskatchewan's flag for 50th anniversary
A former Battleford principal remembers when the new Saskatchewan Flag was introduced in 1969.Eugene Thera was principal at St. Vital Elementary School at the time it was raised at his school."Saskatc...
Sep 23, 2019 This year marks the Saskatchewan flag's 50th anniversary. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Several taken to hospital after 15-passenger van collides with school bus
A 15-passenger van tipped on its side after colliding with a school bus in North Battleford Monday afternoon. The collision happened at 18th Avenue at 103rd Street. Both vehicles were carrying youth.A...
Sep 23, 2019 The 15 passenger van flipped on its side following the crash. (Angela Btown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Kids help raise $28,000 in Brian Maunula Memorial Junior Golf Tournament
With temperatures hovering at 30 Celsius, the green was looking a whole lot greener for the Brian Maunula Memorial Junior Golf Tournament on Sunday, since there was no snow for golfers to contend with...
Sep 23, 2019 The top fundraiser Jaron Blais, right, is shown with his mother Jennifer. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Stars score four, soar to victory vs. Wings
Entering play on a roll and brim with confidence, the Battlefords North Stars continued their hot streak Sunday night, defeating the Weyburn Red Wings 4-1 in Warman, on opening night of the league sho...
Sep 23, 2019 The Battlefords North Stars’ exploded for four goals in the third period Sunday, as the team has now lit the lamp 21 times through their opening four games. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
North Stars look to stay hot against Red Wings as scene shifts to league showcase
The Battlefords North Stars have exploded out of the gate this season outscoring their opposition 17-6 on their way to a perfect 3-0 record through their opening three games. The Stars will now look t...
Sep 22, 2019 It won’t take long for forward Dylan Esau and his North Stars' teammates to renew acquaintances with the Red Wings this season, as the clubs will come together to battle it out in Warman Sunday night. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Olympic Style Amateur boxing coming to the Battlefords in October
Four Corner Boxing is hosting an Olympic Style amateur boxing event in the Battlefords next month.Fright or Fight Beatdown in the Battlefords will feature boxers from all over Canada.Participants in t...
Sep 22, 2019 Two competitors from Four Corner Boxing (Four Corner Boxing/Facebook photo)
Success for rescheduled Battleford street festival
Under sunny skies, with temperatures sitting at a balmy 18 C , the first Fall Festival and Street Fair in Battleford took off with a healthy turnout Saturday.The sounds of Fleetwood Mac filled the dow...
Sep 22, 2019 Left to right, Coun. Shelley Boutin-Gervais, Tim Pruden (back), Gail Sack, Coun. Judy Pruden, and Suzanne Reid, some of the members of the Battleford Community Spirit Group, come together at the Fall Festival and Street Fair in Battleford, Saturday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
North Stars beat Bruins in Battlefords on road to 3-0 start
The Battlefords North Stars continued their hot start to the season Saturday, as the team downed the Estevan Bruins 3-1 to improve to a perfect 3-0 record on the season. Three different goal scorers c...
Sep 21, 2019 All smiles: With their win Saturday, the Battlefords North Stars improve to 3-0 on the season, as the team will look to keep the ball rolling throughout the weekend. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
North Stars welcome Bruins to town for showdown at Civic Centre
Coming off an offensive explosion to open the season, the Battlefords North Stars return to action tonight at the Civic Centre, looking to keep the ball rolling as the team welcomes the Estevan Bruins...
Sep 21, 2019 The Battlefords North Stars and Estevan Bruins may not be division rivals, but the teams always bring a little extra spark when the two sides collide. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Table tennis proves a hit in the Battlefords
Table tennis is back in the Battlefords. The North Battleford Table Tennis Club has returned to action for a new season that will run from Sept. to May. First established in April 2018, the North Batt...
Sep 21, 2019 A sport for all ages and athletic types, table tennis has caught on quick in the Battlefords. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)