Category Archives: Post to Social
‘Someone is going to get killed’: Residents say situation remains out of control at housing complex
Natalie Berrecloth says she and other tenants' cries for help have fallen on deaf ears and they don't know where to turn.The resident of Valleyview Towers 2 said the living conditions at the housing c...
Oct 03, 2019 Residents at Valleyview Towers 2 allege rising tension and deteriorating living conditions as a wave of new and younger residents move in. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Court still awaiting decision on bail for co-accused in Jonson's homicide
There has been no decision yet as to whether one of the co-accused in the death of Mark Douglas Jonson will be granted bail.David Keller, 47, of North Battleford, is facing a first degree murder charg...
Oct 03, 2019 Mark Douglas Jonson was found dead in a home on 15 Ave. and 100 St. on July 5. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Repair Café events coming to the Battlefords, Meadow Lake this month
Residents of the Battlefords and Meadow Lake will be able to breathe new life into old household items later this month.The Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council is hosting Repair Caf events in communi...
Oct 03, 2019 Café goers overseeing the repairs made to their items (supplied photo/Naomi Mihilewicz)
Police searching for manslaughter suspect considered armed and dangerous
Saskatchewan RCMP are on the lookout for a man charged with manslaughter in the death of a Big Island Lake Cree Territory man. Jonathan Dufraine, 38, is wanted in relation to the death of Zane Kiseyin...
Oct 03, 2019 Jonathan Dufraine. (submitted photo/RCMP)
North Stars cash in for six versus Millionaires
Like a well planned heist, the Battlefords North Stars stole two points from the Melville Millionaires Wednesday night, in dominating fashion, to take home a huge 6-1 victory in Melville. Forward Elij...
Oct 02, 2019 The Battlefords North Stars celebrate following Wednesday’s 6-1 thrashing off the Melville Millionaires in Melville. With the win, the team improves to 8-1 on the season. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Thunderchild First Nation ballerina accepted into international company
When Kia Jimmy steps into her role on the stage as a ballerina she says she finds her voice as an artist. The Thunderchild First Nation member who grew up in Saskatoon is thrilled she was accepted int...
Oct 02, 2019 Kia Jimmy is a member of the Thunderchild First Nation. (supplied)
North Stars hope hard work pays off versus Millionaires
The Battlefords North Stars head to Melville Wednesday night to take on the Millionaires at Horizon Credit Union Centre. After a perfect 7-0 start to the season, the Stars will be looking to bounce ba...
Oct 02, 2019 Coming off their first loss of the season Tuesday in Yorkton, the Battlefords North Stars will be looking to regroup quickly and make the most of their opportunity to get back on the winning track Wednesday night in Melville. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Humboldt Broncos families upset by Alberta trucking regulation review
EDMONTON - Several families affected by the deadly Humboldt Broncos hockey bus crash say they are upset by an Alberta review of trucking regulations. Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba ...
Oct 02, 2019
Fifteen-year-old struck on Hwy 16, flown to hospital in Saskatoon
A 15-year-old boy remains in hospital in Saskatoon after he was struck by a vehicle on Highway 16.Officers in the Battlefords were called to the scene where Highway 16 West and Highway 4 merge before ...
Oct 02, 2019 (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Update: 21-year-old dies after two-vehicle collision south of Lloydminster
Update: RCMP said the 21-year-old male driver was treated in hospital in Lloydminster before he was transported by STARS to Saskatoon where he was pronounced dead. Police said no charges are pending a...
Oct 02, 2019