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City looks for new fire chief after Trevor Brice departs
The City of North Battleford is looking for a new fire chief as Trevor Brice is no longer employed with the department.City Manager Randy Patrick said the city cannot discuss the details of his depart...
Sep 09, 2019 Former North Battleford Fire Chief Trevor Brice. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff))
Stars trade defenceman Granville to Yorkton Terriers
The Battlefords North Stars made some noise on the trade market Monday, moving 19-year-old defenceman Ryan Granville to the Yorkton Terriers.In exchange, the Stars receive a fourth-round draft pick in...
Sep 09, 2019 Blue liner Ryan Granville is headed to the Yorkton Terriers, where he should play a pivotal role on the team’s backend as a defenceman who can excel at both ends of the rink. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Cody Duhaime Memorial Walk for suicide prevention raises over $20K
It was a difficult year for those organizing the Cody Duhaime Memorial Walk.Cody's grandmother, Sylvia, who helped spearhead the event, died just two weeks prior after her battle with cancer. Cody's o...
Sep 09, 2019 Left to right, Keith Duhaime (father), Joanne Lewchuk (godmother), Erin Duhaime (sister), and Maurice Duhaime (grandfather) gather following the Cody Duhaime Memorial Walk in Meota Sunday. The event raised $20,200. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Discovery Co-op ranked in top half of business magazine's top 100
Discovery Co-op has been ranked among Saskatchewan's largest businesses.In SaskBusiness Magazine's annual list of top 100 companies in the province for 2019, Discovery Co-op placed 46. That is an eigh...
Sep 09, 2019 Discovery Co-op finishes 46 in SaskBusiness' Top 100 (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Committee continues work to preserve parts, history of old Saskatchewan Hospital
Even with a soft timeline set to bring down the old Saskatchewan Hospital, efforts to preserve parts of and the history of the facility remain active.The Ministry of Central Services confirmed last we...
Sep 09, 2019 The old Saskatchewan Hospital will likely be demolished in the spring of 2020 but efforts to preserve the facade and history of the building remain ongoing. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Organizers raise awareness to help prevent FASD at breakfast campaign
If more people knew about the dangers of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) then perhaps fewer children would be impacted by the condition.That is what Battlefords Early Childhood Intervention Pro...
Sep 09, 2019 Battlefords Early Childhood Intervention Program Executive Director Colleen Sabraw, left, with program early interventionists Sarah Bajak, centre, and Kirsten Smith, right. The trio served pancakes to students at North West College in North Battleford Monday, as part of an FASD awareness day initiative. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Stars fall 4-3 to Bonnyville to wrap up preseason
The Battlefords North Stars capped off their preseason Sunday falling 4-3 to the Bonnyville Pontiacs at the R.J. Lalonde Arena in Bonnyville. Logan Spence, Ryland McNinch and Kaden Boser scored for th...
Sep 08, 2019 With the conclusion of Sunday night’s game, the countdown to the regular season is on for the Battlefords North Stars. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Stars look to finish preseason strong against Pontiacs
It has been a busy weekend of hockey for the Battlefords North Stars. Following a back-to-back against Lloydminster Friday and Saturday, the team will now wrap up their preseason, with a final game Su...
Sep 08, 2019 Stars’ head coach, Brayden Klimosko (left) and assistant coach Rob Holoien (right) will be looking for increased intensity from the team on Sunday night, as the evening will mark the team’s final preseason contest ahead of the season opener Friday. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Bianca Andreescu’s historic win celebrated across Canada
Canadians cheered Bianca Andreescu at viewing parties, sports bars and even at the Toronto International Film Festival as she made sports history on Saturday.Fans were rapt as the 19-year-old from Mis...
Sep 08, 2019 (File photo/ CKOM News Staff)
Stars show teeth despite 3-0 loss to Bobcats
They may not be natural rivals, or even play in the same league; but don't tell that to the Battlefords North Stars and Lloydminster Bobcats. The North Stars fell 3-0 to the Bobcats Saturday in a cont...
Sep 07, 2019 Saturday night closed out the back-half of a gritty home-and-home this weekend between the North Stars and Bobcats. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)