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Search warrant results in arrests
A heavy police presence remains around 11 Ave. and 106 St. after officers executed a search warrant at a home in the area.RCMP said in a media release that all suspects were arrested without incident ...
Jun 08, 2019 (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Inaugural Amazing Adventure Race coming soon
Zip-lining, canoeing, an obstacle course and archery; these are just a few of the activities that will be included in the first-ever Amazing Adventure Race at Blue Mountain Adventure Park. In addition...
Jun 08, 2019 Zip-lining will be one of many activities included in the first-ever Amazing Adventure Race at Blue Mountain Adventure Park; an event the organizers hope becomes an annual occurrence. (Facebook/Blue Mountain Adventure Park)
Food bank, christmas hampers see high demand from Battlefords' families
Between March 1, 2018, and Feb. 28, 2019, 48 per cent of those who accessed the food bank in the Battlefords were children. The national average is 35. And for the second year in a row, it served a re...
Jun 07, 2019 Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre Executive Director Erin Katerynych, left, and Food Bank Manager Heather O’Neill at the annual general meeting and volunteer appreciation event, Thursday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Teddy Bear Clinic brings community together to benefit youth
Although cloudy skies loomed overhead at points throughout the day Friday, it was all smiles as the sun did make an appearance, and stick around for a bit at the 20th annual Teddy Bear Clinic in North...
Jun 07, 2019 Not too hot, not too cold: After last year’s event was forced indoors due to the weather, it was a beautiful day at Central Park for kids of all ages to enjoy the Teddy Bear Clinic. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Lawyers eye possible plea deal for man accused of defrauding Viterra
A plea deal is being discussed for a man accused of defrauding Viterra Inc. out of thousands of dollars.David Glassford, 42, is facing various charges for allegedly defrauding one of the nation's larg...
Jun 07, 2019 A man accused of an alleged fraud of over $5,000 against Viterra Inc. returned to Court of Queen’s Bench in Battleford, Friday. The case has been adjourned to September as the Crown and Defence look to find a common resolution in the matter. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Unemployment dips nationally, regionally as fewer people look for work: StatsCan
After a surprise surge in April employment, with the nation posting the strongest job growth since 1976, things held steady in May.But a sharp decline in those looking for work pushed the unemployment...
Jun 07, 2019 (file photo/JPBG)
Regional producers nearly done seeding, contending with historically dry spring
As seeding in the region nears completion, producers are turning an eye to the sky and hoping for rain.The latest crop report from the province said 99 per cent of crop in northwestern Saskatchewan is...
Jun 07, 2019 (file photo/JPBG)
Living Sky met two, partially met one of four 2017 recommendations: Auditor's report
A follow-up by the provincial auditor of Living Sky School Division found it met two, partially met one but missed one of four recommendations from a 2017 audit on engaging students from Grade 7 to 12...
Jun 06, 2019 (file photo/CKOM)
Dekker Centre Season launch a celebration of what’s ahead
The Dekker Centre is hosting its 2019-20 Season Launch June 12. Beginning at 6:30 p.m., General Manager of the Dekker Centre, Kali Weber, said the event is all about getting the community involved in ...
Jun 06, 2019 The Dekker Centre's Season Launch will feature live music, food and a look at what’s to come this season. (Facebook/Dekker Centre)
Students go back to the past during Museum Days at WDM
It was hands-on learning at its best.A total of about 1,200 elementary-school students in the Battlefords and surrounding area stepped back into history this week at the Western Development Museum to ...
Jun 06, 2019 Students take a ride in a horse-drawn carriage during Museum Days at the Western Development Museum, Thursday. The event continues on Friday, June 7. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)