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Forest fires can contribute to depletion of soil carbon, increase global climate: UofS study
A new study on how forest fires contribute to depleting soil carbon in the boreal forest was published in the prestigious Nature scientific journal.The research team included University of Saskatchewa...
Aug 23, 2019 2014 was the largest fire season in N.W.T. history (File photo/battlefordsNOW).
School's out: North Stars Hockey School wraps up after another successful year
After a week of fun, games, and skill development, Friday marked the final day of the the Battlefords North Stars' Hockey School. The Hockey School offers guidance through drills, and helpful tips dur...
Aug 23, 2019 Players pose for a quick picture before scrimmage action at the North Stars Hockey School. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
City releases 2018 public accounts; highlights list of 14 earning more than $100K
The City of North Battleford's finance director has disclosed the 2018 public accounts and highlighted a number of high-earning positions as part of his presentation at council's recent meeting.The do...
Aug 23, 2019 North Battleford released a list of the top city wage earners at council's recent meeting. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Several arrested, stolen property recovered after RCMP execute warrant on 101 St.
Several people were arrested and loaded prohibited firearms, other weapons, crystal meth and a large amount of stolen property was recovered after officers executed a warrant Thursday night. At 9:10 p...
Aug 23, 2019
Packed house takes in Pride Week drag show
It was an evening of music and entertainment.For the first time, Battlefords Pride hosted a family-friendly drag show as part of Pride Week festivities. Mika Kahnapace was one of the performers. She s...
Aug 22, 2019 Former North Battleford resident Celine Dejion performs during the inaugural Pride Week drag show. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Frontier Mall service road to see repairs
Taking a drive down the service road near Frontier Mall will soon be better.Based on administration's recommendation, North Battleford lawmakers agreed to hire G and C Asphalt to upgrade a portion of ...
Aug 22, 2019 Mayor Ryan Bater (above) and North Battleford city council approved work to repair a section of the Frontier Mall service road at its recent meeting. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
AAA Stars add former NHLer, Jones to coaching staff
The Saskatchewan Midget Hockey League's (SMHL) Battlefords AAA Stars have hired former NHLer Blair Jones as an assistant coach for the upcoming 2019-20 season. Jones started his career in the SMHL, pl...
Aug 22, 2019 Blair Jones played over 130 games in the NHL, with the Tampa Bay Lightning and Calgary Flames. He hopes the experience will benefit the next generation of players from behind the bench, assisting Stars' head coach Brett Parker. (Twitter/BattlefordsAAAStars)
City, town approve firm for regional recreation master plan
City and town lawmakers gave a green thumbs up to hire a firm to create a regional parks and recreation master plan to cover both communities.Both councils approved RC Strategies and PERC (Professiona...
Aug 22, 2019 North Battleford lawmakers approved a firm's proposal to create a regional recreation master plan for the city and town. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Co-accused in Mark Jonson homicide has matter adjourned for bail supervision report
One of two men accused in the death of Mark Douglas Jonson will be back in court at the end of August as he awaits a bail supervision report.David Keller faces a charge of first-degree murder in Jonso...
Aug 22, 2019
Mosquito First Nation announces three new economic developments
The Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nation (MGBHLM) has announced three new economic developments.They will embark on starting a home builders and construction company, a security company,...
Aug 22, 2019 Chief and council for the Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nation pose for a picture following Wednesday afternoon’s announcement of the new economic developments. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)