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Late-night house fire under investigation
A late-night house fire in North Battleford remains under investigation.The fire department said it was called to the home at 1571 99 St. shortly after 11 p.m. on July 24. Crews arrived to find smoke ...
Jul 25, 2019 Yellow police tape surrounds a home at 1571 99 St. in North Battleford after a late night fire. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Parkside club plans response to car controversy
They're not revealing much, but members of the Parkside Community Club say they have a special surprise planned for Saturday's annual Demolition Derby fundraiser in light of the controversy surroundin...
Jul 25, 2019 The Parkside Demolition Derby organizers are hoping something positive can come of the controversy regarding the use of the confederate flag on their auction car. The vehicle is a replica of the General Lee from the famous TV series Dukes of Hazard. (Parkside Demolition Derby/Facebook)
Herb Cox will not run in 2020 election
Herb Cox remembers reading former premier Brad Wall's policy paper The Promise of Saskatchewan: A New Vision for Saskatchewan's Economy, in 2005 or 2006.At the time, Cox had two of his three children ...
Jul 25, 2019 Sask. Party MLA for the Battlefords Herb Cox. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
RCMP report several vehicle thefts, major break-in over past week
Several vehicles and high-value items were stolen over the past week in North Battleford. Sometime between July 12 at 2 p.m. and July 14 at 1 p.m., RCMP said someone broke into a home on Douglas Ave. ...
Jul 25, 2019
Walking for Wellness at Poundmaker Cree Nation a connection to 'old ways'
Those who want to show their support and take in some healthy exercise at the same time can join in the Walking for Wellness event at Poundmaker Cree Nation on Thursday.Participants will walk an 11 km...
Jul 25, 2019 An event called Walking for Wellness is taking place July 25 at Poundmaker Cree Nation. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Fred Light Museum offers Old Fashioned Family Fun
Summer is a time for fun and quality time spent with family. That is why the Fred Light Museum is hosting an Old Fashioned Family Fun Day on Aug. 9. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. as the da...
Jul 25, 2019 This will mark the first year of the Old Fashioned Family Fun Day, an event organizers hope will become an annual occurrence within the community. (Facebook/Battleford’s Fred Light Museum)
Municipal leaders weigh in on bridge toll issue
The question of whether to put in place a toll on the Diefenbaker Bridge has got people talking.Recently the City of Prince Albert announced plans to look into implementing a fee for those who use the...
Jul 24, 2019 The idea of charging a toll on the Diefenbaker Bridge has prompted much debate among the public and politicians. (File photo/paNOW Staff)
A night of local music at the North Battleford Library
The North Battleford Library is hosting a musical event on Wednesday July 31 called Orbiting with Sputnik.It will be an evening full of music by local musician Sputnik featuring jazz, blues, fusion an...
Jul 24, 2019 A night of music at the North Battleford Library. (supplied photo/northbattlefordlibrary.com)
Father of suspect in 3 B.C. deaths expects son will go out in 'blaze of glory'
MILL BAY, B.C. - The father of a suspect in the deaths of three people in northern British Columbia says his son is in "very serious pain" and he expects a nationwide manhunt will end in the youn...
Jul 24, 2019
North Stars Golf Classic: a kick off to the new season
Coming off a short summer following their run to the Canalta Cup Championship in the 2018-19 season, the Battlefords North Stars may be a bit out of practice on the golf course. Several members of the...
Jul 24, 2019 North Battleford product Colby Cave, pictured here in action at the Stars’ annual event. (submitted photo/Jennifer Whyte)